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儀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
儀yíinstrument, apparatus; ceremony, ritesx, 15 strokes, radical 亻, rank #82631, Very Hard
yí(yi2) T2
  1. 1instrument, apparatus; ceremony, rites
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March 24, 2026

儀yí(yi2)

The character 儀 (yí) refers to an instrument or apparatus, often used in the context of ceremonies and rites. It embodies both the physical tools used in rituals and the formalities associated with them, making it significant in cultural and social practices.

Strokes15Radical亻Frequency#82631DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 儀 is integral to traditional ceremonies such as weddings and funerals, where specific instruments and rites are performed to honor customs and ancestors.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand ceremony where a shiny instrument (仪) is displayed prominently. The character has the radical '亻' (person), suggesting that this instrument is closely tied to people and their customs, emphasizing its role in social gatherings.

Meanings of 儀

yí(yi2)
1instrument, apparatus; ceremony, rites
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About 儀

儀Simplified
15Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 儀

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 儀 with similar-sounding words. It is commonly used in formal contexts, so be mindful of the register; it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Collocations like '仪式' (yíshì - ceremony) are frequently used, which can help in remembering its context.

HSK Study Tips

Although not part of the official HSK levels, 儀 connects well to other HSK vocabulary related to culture and society. Focus on learning how it pairs with other words related to ceremonies and instruments to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 儀 with 器 (qì), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '仪是个工具' (Yí shì gè gōngjù - 'Yí is a tool') is incorrect; instead, it should be '仪是个仪式的一部分' (Yí shì gè yíshì de yībùfèn - 'Yí is a part of the ceremony').

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Etymology of 儀

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

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)義
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Case file: 儀

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half義 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 儀?

Decomposition of 儀

IDS Structure⿰亻義
儀Full Character
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亻ren2
left
義yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 儀?

How to say instrument, apparatus; ceremony, rites in Chinese

“instrument, apparatus; ceremony, rites” in Chinese is儀yí

The character 儀 (yí) refers to an instrument or apparatus, often used in the context of ceremonies and rites. It embodies both the physical tools used in rituals and the formalities associated with them, making it significant in cultural and social practices.

When to use 儀

Learners often confuse 儀 with similar-sounding words. It is commonly used in formal contexts, so be mindful of the register; it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Collocations like '仪式' (yíshì - ceremony) are frequently used, which can help in remembering its context.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 儀 with 器 (qì), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '仪是个工具' (Yí shì gè gōngjù - 'Yí is a tool') is incorrect; instead, it should be '仪是个仪式的一部分' (Yí shì gè yíshì de yībùfèn - 'Yí is a part of the ceremony').

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Word Family of 儀

Words Containing This Character20
仪式yíshìceremony儀式
仪yírites儀
仪器yíqìinstrument儀器
礼仪lǐyíetiquette禮儀
仪表yíbiǎoappearance儀表
殡仪馆the undertaker's殯儀館
扫描仪scanner (device)掃描儀
仪表盘dashboard儀表盤
吴仪Wu Yi (1938-), one of four vice-premiers of the PRC State Council吳儀
司仪master of ceremonies (MC)司儀
心仪to admire心儀
投影仪projector投影儀
仪态bearing儀態
地球仪globe地球儀
质谱仪mass spectrometer質譜儀
仪仗队honor guard儀仗隊
溥仪Puyi, personal name of the last Qing emperor (reigned as child 1909-1911), the subject of Bertolucci's biopic The Last Emperor溥儀
仪征Yizheng county level city in Yangzhou 揚州|扬州[Yáng​zhōu], Jiangsu儀征
仪容appearance儀容
检测仪sensor檢測儀
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Compound Meaning

What does 仪式 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 儀

It is primarily used to refer to instruments and ceremonial practices.

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