Meanings of 誼
By ear
Play it, then pick what 誼 means.
About 誼
Podcast: 誼
Podcast: 誼
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 誼
While 誼 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It typically pairs with terms like 友 (yǒu) for 'friend' and may appear in phrases discussing suitable actions or relationships.
As this character is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners at HSK 2 and 3 should focus on related terms like 朋友 (péngyǒu, 'friend') and 适合 (shìhé, 'suitable'). Understanding the nuances of friendship and suitability can enhance vocabulary depth.
Learners often confuse 誼 (yì) with 义 (yì), which means 'righteousness' or 'justice.' For example, saying '我和他有义' ('wǒ hé tā yǒu yì' meaning 'I have righteousness with him') is incorrect; it should be '我和他有誼' ('wǒ hé tā yǒu yì' meaning 'I have friendship with him').
Pronunciation of 誼
Drill the tone of 誼 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 誼 to You
Let me explain 誼 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 誼 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 誼?
Learning Lab
Knowing 誼 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 誼
Fitting 宜 speech 言; 宜 also provides the pronunciation
Origin
What kind of character is 誼?
Decomposition of 誼
Parts
Which of these is part of 誼?
How to say friendship; appropriate, suitable in Chinese
“friendship; appropriate, suitable” in Chinese is誼
The character 誼 (yì) primarily means 'friendship' and also conveys the idea of being 'appropriate' or 'suitable.' It is often used in contexts related to relationships and social harmony, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and understanding among friends.
When to use 誼
While 誼 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. It typically pairs with terms like 友 (yǒu) for 'friend' and may appear in phrases discussing suitable actions or relationships.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 誼 (yì) with 义 (yì), which means 'righteousness' or 'justice.' For example, saying '我和他有义' ('wǒ hé tā yǒu yì' meaning 'I have righteousness with him') is incorrect; it should be '我和他有誼' ('wǒ hé tā yǒu yì' meaning 'I have friendship with him').
Write 誼
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 誼 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 誼?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Word Family of 誼
Words with 誼
What does 友谊 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 誼
While both characters relate to friendship, 友 (yǒu) is more commonly used to mean 'friend,' whereas 誼 (yì) emphasizes the deeper aspects of friendship.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 誼?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.