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驿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
驿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
驿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

驿 Stroke Order — How to Write 驿

Stroke Order

驿 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 马, 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.

驿 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 驿:马

horse.

Radical: 马 + 5 more strokes

驿 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yì

Meanings of 驿 in Chinese

1

yì驿

In ancient times, a post station or inn where official couriers could rest, change horses, and deliver documents; it also refers to the horses used for such purposes.
他策马疾驰，终于在傍晚时分抵达了下一个驿站
He galloped swiftly, finally reaching the next post station by dusk.
Used in place names, such as Longquanyi (in Sichuan Province, China).
我计划周末去龙泉驿采摘新鲜水果。
I plan to go to Longquanyi this weekend to pick fresh fruit.
Refers to a continuous stream or an endless flow, often used in the idiom '络驿不绝' (luòyìbùjué), meaning 'in an endless stream' or 'coming and going continuously'.
每逢佳节，前来观赏民俗表演的游客络驿不绝。
During every festival, tourists coming to watch folk performances are in an endless stream.

Common Words and Phrases with 驿

1
yì驿lì吏
a postmaster or an official in a stagehouse (ancient post station)
驿吏详细记录了过往客商的姓名和目的地。
The post station clerk meticulously recorded the names and destinations of passing merchants.
2
yì驿lù路
A post road is an ancient road for official dispatches and mail delivery, often with relay stations (posts) along the way.
夕阳西下，古老的驿路在余晖中显得格外宁静，仿佛能听到远方传来的驼铃声。
As the sun set, the ancient post road appeared particularly serene in the afterglow, as if one could hear the distant camel bells.
3
yì驿mǎ马
A post-horse or a relay horse kept at a post station for postal services or travelers.
古代，驿马在传递信息和信件方面发挥了关键作用。
In ancient times, post-horses played a crucial role in delivering messages and letters.
4
yì驿shè舍
posthouse; an inn or lodging house at a post station for travelers and couriers
旅人抵达小镇时，天色已晚，便找了一间驿舍歇脚。
When the traveler arrived at the small town, it was already late, so he found a posthouse to rest.
5
yì驿shǐ使
an ancient post station messenger
驿使风尘仆仆，带来了远方的消息
The ancient courier, covered in dust from the journey, brought news from afar.
6
yì驿zhàn站
An ancient post station where messengers and officials could rest, get supplies, and change horses.
古代的驿站是旅行者歇脚和补给的重要场所。
Ancient post stations were important places for travelers to rest and resupply.
7
yì驿zú卒
a soldier or laborer serving in a post station, responsible for various duties like delivering messages or providing services.
老驿卒在驿站工作了数十年，对周围的道路和山川了如指掌。
The old relay station attendant had worked at the station for decades, knowing the surrounding roads and mountains like the back of his hand.

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Questions about 驿

What does 驿 mean in Chinese?

驿 (yì) means “Used in place names” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 驿?

驿 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 驿 have?

驿 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 驿?

驿 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 驿?

The radical of 驿 is 马, and 驿 is a phono-semantic compound.