伊 Stroke Order — How to Write 伊
伊 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
伊 Radical and Character Components
伊 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 尹 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 4 more strokes
伊 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yī
Meanings of 伊 in Chinese
1
yī伊
He/she; that person, often referring to a woman, especially used in phrases like '伊人' (beloved woman).
月光下，他思念着远方的伊人
Under the moonlight, he missed his beloved from afar.
An auxiliary particle in classical Chinese, meaning 'just' or 'at the very beginning' (as in '下车伊始' - just after arrival), or used in rhetorical questions like 'who/what' (as in '伊谁之力' - whose power?), or to indicate 'to/until' (as in '伊于胡底' - to what extreme/to what end).
他下车伊始，便忙着整理行李
Immediately after his arrival, he was busy sorting out his luggage.
Common Words and Phrases with 伊
1
The Iberian Peninsula is a peninsula in Southwestern Europe, occupied principally by Spain and Portugal.
伊比利亚半岛拥有多样的气候和丰富的自然景观。
The Iberian Peninsula boasts diverse climates and rich natural landscapes.
2
The Garden of Eden, a paradisiacal garden where, according to the Bible, the first humans lived.
这个秘密花园景色优美，宛如一个宁静的伊甸园，让人感到心旷神怡
This secret garden boasts beautiful scenery, resembling a peaceful Eden, which makes one feel completely refreshed and at ease.
3
The Ili River, or Yili River, is a major inland river in Central Asia, originating in the Tianshan Mountains. It flows through China's Xinjiang region and Kazakhstan before emptying into Lake Balkhash, and its valley is an important pastoral area.
伊犁河畔的草原广阔无垠，是当地牧民放牧的理想之地。
The grasslands along the Ili River are vast and boundless, making them an ideal place for local herders to graze their livestock.
4
they (dialectal, referring to people of either gender)
伊们都喜欢在周末去公园散步。
They all like to go for a walk in the park on weekends.
5
That person, often referring to a woman, especially one's beloved or longed-for lady.
他常常在梦中见到伊人，笑容依旧
He often saw that person in his dreams, their smile unchanged.
6
beginning; start
这个研究项目自伊始就受到了广泛的关注。
This research project has attracted widespread attention from its very beginning.
7
Islam is the religion of Muslims, believing in Allah as the one God and Muhammad as His final prophet.
伊斯兰教是一种历史悠久的信仰，强调和平与慈善
Islam is an ancient faith that emphasizes peace and charity.
8
The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a purely lunar calendar used in Islam. Its epoch is 622 AD, marking the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
根据伊斯兰教历，斋月是第九个月份。
According to the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month.
9
Itōshi refers to Itō Hirobumi, a former Japanese Prime Minister who launched the Sino-Japanese War.
在这次文化交流活动中，伊藤氏分享了他对传统艺术的独特见解。
During this cultural exchange event, Mr. Itō shared his unique insights into traditional art.
10
A type of mosquito, typically black or brown with white rings on its legs, known for transmitting diseases like Japanese encephalitis.
清除家中的积水可以有效减少伊蚊的滋生。
Removing standing water in homes can effectively reduce the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
11
Where will it all end? (often implying disastrous consequences or an unacceptable situation.)
如果这种不加节制的开销持续下去，伊于胡底？
If this unchecked spending continues, where will it eventually lead?
More words with 伊
- xīn新nián年yī伊shǐ始At the beginning of the new year, As the new year begins
- yī伊jiào教shòu授Professor Yi
- yī伊lí犁hé河pàn畔By the Ili River, On the banks of the Ili River
- yī伊suǒ索yù寓yán言Aesop's Fables
- shàng上rèn任yī伊shǐ始upon taking office, at the beginning of one's term
- xīn新chūn春yī伊shǐ始Start of the New Year, Beginning of the New Year
Idioms with 伊
- chí驰zhì志yī伊wú吾Aspire to achieve great deeds in frontier regions
- yī伊hé何dǐ底zhǐ止To what extent will this go?
- fěi匪cháo朝yī伊xī夕not an overnight task
- fěi匪yī伊zhāo朝xī夕not merely a day or night
- jiān蒹jiā葭yī伊rén人an idealized unattainable love
- qiū秋shuǐ水yī伊rén人the longed-for ideal person
- xià下chē车yī伊shǐ始upon arriving at a new post
- zì自yí诒yī伊qī戚bring trouble upon oneself
- zì自yí贻yī伊jiù咎bring trouble upon oneself
- zì自yí贻yī伊qī戚bring sorrow upon oneself
- zì自yí遗yī伊qī戚bring trouble upon oneself
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Open the tool →Questions about 伊
What does 伊 mean in Chinese?
伊 (yī) means “He/she” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 伊?
伊 is pronounced yī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 伊 have?
伊 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 伊?
伊 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 伊?
The radical of 伊 is 亻, and 伊 is a phono-semantic compound.