异 Stroke Order — How to Write 异

Stroke Order

异 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 廾, 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.

异 Radical and Character Components

Components:巳廾

异 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 異; a person 共 with a scary face田.

Radical: 廾 + 3 more strokes

异 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 异 in Chinese

yì异

Different, distinct, unusual. It describes something that is not the same or deviates from the norm, often appearing in phrases denoting similarity with minor differences (如“大同小异”) or an unusual state (如“异常”).

这两个软件的功能大同小异，用户体验却截然不同。

The functions of these two software programs are largely similar, but the user experience is completely different.

To separate, to be apart, as in divorce or living in different places.

夫妻离异后，各自开始了新生活。

After the couple divorced, they each started a new life.

Another; other; different.

他在异乡打拼多年，终于取得了成功。

He worked hard for many years in a foreign land and finally achieved success.

Special; extraordinary; unusual (e.g., as in unique talent, unusual news, or exceptional brilliance).

她非凡的才华和独特的见解，在艺术领域中绽放出异彩

Her extraordinary talent and unique insights shone with unusual brilliance in the field of art.

Strange, unusual, or feeling surprised, astonished.

他穿着一身奇装异服，引来了许多好奇的目光。

He wore a strange and exotic outfit, attracting many curious glances.

Common Words and Phrases with 异

yì异cǎi彩

extraordinary splendor or unusual brilliance, often used to describe remarkable achievements or displays.

这幅抽象画以其大胆的色彩和独特的构图，在画展中独树一帜，散发出迷人的异彩。

With its bold colors and unique composition, this abstract painting stood out in the art exhibition, radiating a captivating brilliance.

yì异cháng常

unusual or abnormal

最近，我的宠物狗食欲不振，行为也有些异常，我准备带它去看兽医。

Recently, my pet dog has had a poor appetite and its behavior has been somewhat unusual, so I plan to take it to the vet.

yì异cí词

dissenting words; disagreement

在小组讨论中，他勇敢地提出了异词，认为原计划有待商榷。

In the group discussion, he bravely raised his objections, believing that the original plan needed further consideration.

yì异cuàn爨

divide up family and live apart; live in separate households

家族企业经过几代人的努力，规模日益壮大，但因经营理念差异，第三代继承人决定异爨，各掌一方，共同发展。

The family business, having grown significantly through the efforts of several generations, faced differing management philosophies among its third-generation heirs. They ultimately decided to establish separate entities, each taking charge of a different aspect, while continuing their development.

yì异dì地

a different place or region; a foreign land.

为了追求更好的发展机会，他毅然决定到异地工作。

To pursue better development opportunities, he resolutely decided to work in another city.

yì异dòng动

Unusual action or movement; specific changes, often related to personnel.

最近股市出现异动，投资者都在密切关注

The stock market has shown unusual movements recently, and investors are paying close attention.

yì异dú读

Variant pronunciation of a character.

汉语中有很多字都有异读，这给学习者带来了挑战。

Many characters in Chinese have multiple pronunciations, which presents challenges for learners.

yì异duān端

Heterodoxy or heresy; a doctrine or theory considered deviant or unorthodox by those who believe themselves to be orthodox.

村中流传着一个古老的传说，某年发现的夜光石被视为异端，因为它带来了一整年的和平与丰收。

An ancient legend circulates in the village: a luminous stone discovered one year was regarded as an extraordinary omen, for it brought a full year of peace and abundant harvest.

yì异fù馥

strange fragrance

夜幕降临，山谷中一种不知名的花朵悄然绽放，散发出阵阵异馥，令人陶醉。

As night fell, an unknown flower in the valley quietly bloomed, exuding wafts of peculiar fragrance that intoxicated those who smelled it.

yì异guó国

foreign country

异国的风情吸引着她，让她沉醉其中。

The exotic charm of foreign lands captivated her, allowing her to be completely immersed.

yì异huā花chuán传fěn粉

The transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower.

玉米是一种典型的异花传粉植物，其花粉通过风传播。

Maize is a typical cross-pollinated plant, and its pollen is dispersed by wind.

yì异huà化

Yìhuà refers to dissimilation, where similar things evolve into different ones, or, in philosophy, to alienation, where one's own creation becomes an opposing force.

过度沉迷于虚拟世界，可能导致现实人际关系的异化。

Excessive immersion in the virtual world may lead to the alienation of real-world interpersonal relationships.

yì异jǐ己

dissidents or those with opposing views

在团队协作中，我们不应排斥异己，而应学会倾听和包容不同的声音，这样才能取得更大的进步。

In team collaboration, we should not reject those who hold different views, but should learn to listen to and embrace diverse perspectives, as this is how we can achieve greater progress.

yì异jūn军tū突qǐ起

A new force suddenly emerges or rises to prominence, often in an unexpected or distinctive way.

在竞争激烈的电商市场中，一家新兴的独立设计师品牌凭借其独特的风格和高品质的产品，异军突起，赢得了众多年轻消费者的喜爱

In the fiercely competitive e-commerce market, an emerging independent designer brand, with its unique style and high-quality products, suddenly rose to prominence and won the favor of many young consumers.