Meanings of 懿
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AI Study Notes for 懿
While 懿 is not commonly used in everyday conversations, it may appear in literary or formal contexts, especially when discussing someone's character. Be cautious of the tone; it can be confused with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.
As an uncommon character, 懿 is not included in the HSK levels, but it connects to the theme of qualities and virtues found in higher HSK levels. Students should focus on its usage in classical texts and writings that emphasize moral virtues.
Learners often confuse 懿 with similar characters like 义 (yì, justice) due to their similar pronunciations. For instance, saying '他的懿很强' (His righteousness is strong) is incorrect; the correct form would be '他的义很强' (His sense of justice is strong).
Pronunciation of 懿
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Etymology of 懿
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Case file: 懿
- 1The meaning half心 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half壹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayheart
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say admirable, esteemed, virtuous in Chinese
“admirable, esteemed, virtuous” in Chinese is懿
The character 懿 (yì) conveys a sense of admiration and virtue, often used to describe someone who is esteemed or virtuous in character. It can also imply a sense of restraint or propriety in behavior, making it a positive descriptor in both personal and formal contexts.
When to use 懿
While 懿 is not commonly used in everyday conversations, it may appear in literary or formal contexts, especially when discussing someone's character. Be cautious of the tone; it can be confused with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 懿 with similar characters like 义 (yì, justice) due to their similar pronunciations. For instance, saying '他的懿很强' (His righteousness is strong) is incorrect; the correct form would be '他的义很强' (His sense of justice is strong).
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Grammar Patterns of 懿
懿 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
确保____行得到嘉奖。
Make sure that good behaviour is rewarded.
Example Sentences for 懿 (1)
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Make sure that good behaviour is rewarded.
Word Family of 懿
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Frequently Asked Questions about 懿
You can use 懿 to describe someone's positive characteristics, such as '他是一个懿德的人' (He is a person of admirable virtue).
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