疑 Stroke Order — How to Write 疑
疑 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 疋, 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.
疑 Radical and Character Components
疑 is an ideographic compound. An old man walking 疋 while holding 匕 a cane 矢.
Radical: 疋 + 9 more strokes
疑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yí
- nǐ
Meanings of 疑 in Chinese
1
yí疑
To doubt, suspect, or be uncertain about something; to question the truth or reliability of.
他对这个突然的提议表示怀疑。
He expressed doubt about this sudden proposal.
To doubt; to be uncertain or unresolved; referring to something difficult to determine or solve, often used in contexts like 'unsolved case' (疑案) or 'difficult problem' (疑难).
这个案件的许多疑点，让调查陷入了僵局
Many doubtful points in this case have caused the investigation to reach a deadlock.
2
nǐ疑
To settle down; to come to rest; to become calm and stable.
经过长时间的奔波，他终于在一个僻静的小屋里疑了下来
After a long period of hurrying about, he finally settled down in a secluded small house.
To liken to or compare with; often used interchangeably with '拟' (nǐ).
他把生活中的挑战疑为攀登高峰
He likened the challenges in life to climbing a high peak.
Common Words and Phrases with 疑
1
a doubtful or unresolved case; a mystery
这起离奇的失踪案至今仍是一桩疑案，让所有人都感到困惑。
This strange disappearance case remains an unsolved mystery to this day, leaving everyone puzzled.
2
troops deployed to mislead the enemy
为了迷惑对手，教练在比赛前故意摆出疑兵阵，让对方无法摸清真正的战术。
To confuse the opponent, the coach deliberately deployed a decoy before the game, making it impossible for the other side to figure out the true tactics.
3
Yibing (疑冰) is a metaphor for someone who, due to limited knowledge or experience, ignorantly doubts or makes arbitrary assumptions about things they cannot comprehend, like a summer insect doubting the existence of ice.
他对数字艺术一无所知，却对最新的虚拟现实技术妄加批评，这种行为无异于夏虫疑冰。
He knows nothing about digital art, yet he arbitrarily criticizes the latest virtual reality technology; this kind of behavior is akin to a summer insect doubting ice.
4
a doubtful point; a suspicious or questionable aspect
报告中的某些数据存在疑点，需要进一步核实。
There are some questionable points in the report's data that require further verification.
5
A doubtful point or a ground for suspicion.
侦探仔细检查了案发现场，但新的线索反而增加了他心中的疑窦。
The detective carefully examined the crime scene, but the new clues only increased the doubts in his mind.
6
Doubt, uncertainty, or confusion.
学生们对老师的解释有些疑惑。
The students had some doubts about the teacher's explanation.
7
to suspect and be jealous; to be suspicious and resentful
他性格内向，对新同事总有些疑忌，不轻易与人深交
Being introverted, he always harbored some suspicion and distrust towards new colleagues, not easily forming close relationships.
8
Misgiving; apprehension; doubt and fear.
面对未知的挑战，他心中充满了疑惧，不知道前方等待着什么。
Facing unknown challenges, his heart was filled with apprehension and fear, not knowing what lay ahead.
9
10
Difficult and knotty problems or illnesses that are hard to resolve.
科学家们正在努力解决这个疑难问题。
Scientists are working hard to solve this puzzling problem.
11
doubt; a feeling of suspicion
他心中升起一丝疑念，开始重新审视整个计划。
A trace of doubt arose in his heart, and he began to re-examine the entire plan.
12
Appears to be correct but is fallacious.
这幅画的发现者声称它是一幅真迹，但专家们表示它疑似伪作。
The discoverer of this painting claims it is an authentic work, but experts say it is a suspected forgery.
13
a knot of doubts and suspicions; an unsolved mystery
这个案件虽然过去了很久，但那些疑团至今未解
Although a long time has passed since this case, those mysteries remain unsolved to this day.
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15
An interrogative sentence; a sentence that asks a question.
在中文语法中，疑问句通常以问号结尾。
In Chinese grammar, interrogative sentences typically end with a question mark.
More words with 疑
- cāi猜yí疑suspicion, misgiving
- chí迟yí疑Hesitate; be indecisive.
- hú狐yí疑doubtful or suspicious
- quē阙yí疑leave uncertainties aside, reserve judgment
- shì释yí疑clarify, dispel doubts
- xī析yí疑Clarify doubts, Resolve uncertainties
- xián嫌yí疑suspicion
- xián嫌yí疑fàn犯suspect
- yóu犹yí疑hesitate
- zhì置yí疑to doubt; to question
- jīn矜yí疑Pride and doubt, Arrogance and suspicion
- qū祛yí疑remove suspicion
- xiàn献yí疑raise a question, present a difficulty
- huái怀yí疑doubt, suspect
- zhì质yí疑question, doubt
- wú无yí疑Undoubtedly, Without a doubt
- kě可yí疑suspicious, doubtful
- xián嫌yí疑rén人suspect, person of interest
- xuán悬yí疑Suspense, Mystery
- yí疑xīn心suspicion, doubt
Idioms with 疑
- yí疑huò惑bù不jiě解perplexed and bewildered
- yí疑nán难zá杂zhèng症thorny problems or knotty issues
- yí疑shén神yí疑guǐ鬼excessively suspicious and paranoid
- yí疑shì事wú无gōng功Doubtful actions lead to no success
- yí疑tuán团mǎn满fù腹full of doubts and unanswered questions
- yí疑tuán团mò莫shì释doubts cannot be dispelled
- yí疑xīn心shēng生guǐ鬼Suspicion breeds imaginary dangers
- yí疑xìn信cān参bàn半half-believing and half-doubting
- yí疑yún云mǎn满fù腹full of doubts and suspicions
- bàn半xìn信bàn半yí疑half-believing and half-doubting
- bàn半yí疑bàn半xìn信half believing, half doubting
- bù不róng容zhì置yí疑beyond all doubt
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Open the tool →Questions about 疑
What does 疑 mean in Chinese?
疑 (yí) means “To doubt” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 疑?
疑 has 2 pronunciations: yí, nǐ.
How many strokes does 疑 have?
疑 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 疑?
疑 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 疋. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 疑?
The radical of 疑 is 疋, and 疑 is an ideographic compound.