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嶷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嶷yía mountain range in Hunan provinceg, 17 strokes, radical 山
嶷yíname of a mountain in Hunanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 山
yí(yi2) T2
  1. 1a mountain range in Hunan province
  2. 2name of a mountain in Hunan
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March 24, 2026

嶷yí(yi2)

The character 嶷 (yí) refers to a mountain range or a specific mountain located in Hunan province, China. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in geographical contexts or when discussing specific locations in Hunan.

Strokes17Radical山
Cultural Note

Mountains play a significant role in Chinese culture, often symbolizing strength and stability. 嶷, as a mountain name in Hunan, connects to the region’s rich history and natural beauty.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain (representing 嶷) rising above the clouds. The left component resembles a peak, while the right side hints at the sound 'yí', similar to the sound of a yodel echoing in the mountains.

Meanings of 嶷

yí(yi2)
1a mountain range in Hunan province
2name of a mountain in Hunan
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About 嶷

嶷Simplified
17Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Due to its specificity, 嶷 is rarely used outside of geographical discussions. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is more common in written Chinese than in spoken language.

HSK Study Tips

Though 嶷 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your geographical vocabulary relevant to Hunan province. Focus on recognizing this character in context rather than using it in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 嶷 with other characters due to similar pronunciations. For example, mixing it up with 义 (yì), which means 'righteousness'. It's important to practice distinguishing between them.

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Etymology of 嶷

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)疑
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Origin

嶷 = 山 + 疑. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嶷

IDS Structure⿱山疑
嶷Full Character
=
山Shan1
top
疑yi2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say a mountain range in Hunan province in Chinese

“a mountain range in Hunan province” in Chinese is嶷yí

The character 嶷 (yí) refers to a mountain range or a specific mountain located in Hunan province, China. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in geographical contexts or when discussing specific locations in Hunan.

When to use 嶷

Due to its specificity, 嶷 is rarely used outside of geographical discussions. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is more common in written Chinese than in spoken language.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 嶷 with other characters due to similar pronunciations. For example, mixing it up with 义 (yì), which means 'righteousness'. It's important to practice distinguishing between them.

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Word Family of 嶷

Words Containing This Character2
嶷yíname of a mountain in Hunan
九嶷山Jiuyi mountain range in Hunan on the border with Guangdong
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Words with 嶷

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶷

You pronounce it as 'yí', with a rising tone.

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