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迤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
迤yíwinding, meanderingx, 8 strokes, radical 辶
迤yíextending tounknown, 8 strokes, radical 辶
迤yǐwinding, meanderingx, 8 strokes, radical 辶
迤yǐextending tounknown, 8 strokes, radical 辶
yí(yi2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1winding, meandering
  2. 2extending to
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March 24, 2026

迤yí(yi2)

The character 迤 (yí) primarily conveys the idea of something that winds or meanders, often used to describe a path or route that is not straight. It can also imply the act of extending or stretching, especially in a winding manner, and is often found in literary contexts or descriptions of nature.

Strokes8Radical辶
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, nature is often described in poetic terms, with words like 迤 reflecting the beauty of landscapes, such as winding rivers or paths in the countryside, which are celebrated in classical literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a winding river that lazily stretches through the landscape. The shape of the character 迤 resembles a river meandering through hills, with the right side suggesting movement and flow, which helps you remember its meaning of winding.

Meanings of 迤

yí(yi2)
primary
1winding, meandering
2extending to
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About 迤

迤Simplified
8Strokes
辶Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 迤

Usage Notes

Learners should note that 迤 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more prevalent in literary or poetic contexts. It is important to pair it with verbs that suggest movement or direction. Be careful with pronunciation; the second tone can change the word's meaning in compound phrases.

HSK Study Tips

While 迤 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other words describing movement or shape at this level. Students should focus on recognizing its components and practicing its pronunciation in context.

Common Mistakes

A common error is confusing 迤 with similar-sounding characters like 怡 (yí), which means joy or harmony. For example, saying '我喜欢迤的生活' (wǒ xǐhuān yǐ de shēnghuó) instead of '我喜欢怡的生活' (I like a joyful life) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 迤

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Etymology of 迤

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

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)也
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Case file: 迤

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half也 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 迤?

Decomposition of 迤

IDS Structure⿺辶⿱？也
迤Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
也Ye3
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 迤?

How to say winding, meandering in Chinese

“winding, meandering” in Chinese is迤yí

The character 迤 (yí) primarily conveys the idea of something that winds or meanders, often used to describe a path or route that is not straight. It can also imply the act of extending or stretching, especially in a winding manner, and is often found in literary contexts or descriptions of nature.

When to use 迤

Learners should note that 迤 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more prevalent in literary or poetic contexts. It is important to pair it with verbs that suggest movement or direction. Be careful with pronunciation; the second tone can change the word's meaning in compound phrases.

What learners get wrong

A common error is confusing 迤 with similar-sounding characters like 怡 (yí), which means joy or harmony. For example, saying '我喜欢迤的生活' (wǒ xǐhuān yǐ de shēnghuó) instead of '我喜欢怡的生活' (I like a joyful life) can lead to misunderstandings.

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迤

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Grammar Patterns of 迤

迤 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.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

东五峰山, 形如笔架, ____逦清秀, 直插云天.

East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.

Example Sentences for 迤 (2)

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东五峰山, 形如笔架, 迤逦清秀, 直插云天.

dōng wǔ fēng shān, , xíng rú bǐ, jià , yǐ lǐ, qīng xiù , zhí.

East Wufengshan, shaped like a penholder, meandering handsome, straight into the sky.
2
公路沿海岸线逶迤而行几英里。

gōng lù yán hǎi àn xiàn wēi yǐ ér háng jī yīng lǐ。

The road follows the shoreline for a few miles.

Word Family of 迤

Words Containing This Character3
迤yíwinding
逶迤curved
迤逦meandering迤邐
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Compound Meaning

What does 迤 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 迤

You can say '山路迤逦' (shān lù yí lǐ), which means 'the mountain path winds.'

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