艺 Stroke Order — How to Write 艺
艺 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, 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.
艺 Radical and Character Components
艺 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (grass) carries the meaning, while 乙 indicates the sound.
Radical: 艹 + 1 more stroke
艺 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yì
Meanings of 艺 in Chinese
1
yì艺
Talent, skill, technique, art, craftsmanship.
她对艺术有着独特的热爱和见解。
She has a unique love and insight for art.
Related to planting or cultivation, often seen in terms like horticulture.
我最近在学习园艺，想把家里的阳台布置得更漂亮。
I've recently been learning horticulture, hoping to make my home's balcony more beautiful.
Limits, bounds, or standards (often used in negative contexts, indicating excess or lack of restraint, e.g., 'unlimited').
他挥霍无度，奢靡无艺。
He squandered without measure, and his extravagance knew no bounds.
Common Words and Phrases with 艺
1
A Japanese female entertainer (geisha) who performs traditional arts, such as singing and dancing, typically at banquets.
在传统日本宴会上，艺妓们以她们优美的歌舞表演娱乐宾客。
At traditional Japanese banquets, geishas entertain guests with their elegant singing and dancing performances.
2
art circle, especially performing art circle
这位年轻的舞蹈家凭借其出色的表现，在艺界迅速崭露头角。
This young dancer quickly rose to prominence in the performing arts world thanks to her exceptional performance.
3
An art gallery; a shop that displays and sells works of art.
市中心新开了一家艺廊，展出了许多本地艺术家的作品。
A new art gallery has opened in the city center, showcasing many works by local artists.
4
Art and literary circles, or a collection of literary and artistic works.
他的书法作品在艺林中享有盛誉，备受推崇。
His calligraphy works enjoy high prestige in the world of arts and letters and are highly regarded.
5
length of one's artistic career; years of experience in the arts
这位老演员的艺龄很长，积累了丰富的舞台经验。
This veteran actor has a long artistic career, accumulating extensive stage experience.
6
A stage name is a pseudonym used by a performer (such as an actor or actress) when performing.
许多艺人在出道时都会选择一个独特的艺名，以便更容易被观众记住。
Many artists choose a unique stage name when they debut, so they can be more easily remembered by the audience.
7
An artist, including actors, actresses, and other performers.
这位艺人在舞台上的表演非常精彩，赢得了观众的热烈掌声。
This artist's performance on stage was truly spectacular, earning warm applause from the audience.
8
Art refers to the creative expression of human skill and imagination, often appreciated for its beauty or emotional power, encompassing forms like painting, music, literature, and sculpture.
音乐是一种优美的艺术形式，能够触动人们的心灵。
Music is a beautiful art form that can touch people's hearts.
9
A person who creates art, especially as a profession.
他是一位杰出的艺术家，他的作品充满了创意和情感。
He is an outstanding artist whose works are full of creativity and emotion.
10
A work of art; an artwork, typically a painting or sculpture, created for aesthetic value.
博物馆里收藏了许多稀有的艺术品，吸引了众多游客前来欣赏。
The museum houses many rare works of art, attracting numerous visitors to appreciate them.
11
Artistic quality or artistry; the aesthetic characteristics or properties of a work that elicit appreciation for its beauty, skill, or expressive power.
这部电影的摄影和色彩运用极具艺术性，给观众留下了深刻的印象。
The cinematography and use of color in this film are highly artistic, leaving a profound impression on the audience.
12
art circles
这位年轻的艺术家在艺坛上崭露头角，她的作品风格独特，引人注目。
This young artist is emerging in the art world, and her works, with their unique style, are attracting attention.
13
apprentice
小明作为一名艺徒，每天都认真学习师傅的雕刻技艺。
As an apprentice, Xiao Ming diligently learns his master's carving skills every day.
14
Literature and art; it can also broadly refer to books and cultural works or classics.
这座城市举办了一场盛大的艺文展览，吸引了众多参观者。
The city hosted a grand literary and artistic exhibition, attracting a large number of visitors.
15
Realm of art and literature; art and literary circles.
这位年轻画家凭借其独特的风格，在艺苑中崭露头角。
This young painter, with his unique style, is beginning to make a name for himself in the artistic and literary circles.
More words with 艺
- jì技yì艺Skill and artistry.
- xiàn献yì艺Give a performance, Perform
- yuán园yì艺Horticulture, Gardening
- qí棋yì艺skill in playing chess; chess skill
- shòu授yì艺Impart skills, Teach an art
- xí习yì艺learn a skill or trade
- wǔ舞tái台yì艺shù术performing arts, stage art
- chú厨yì艺Cooking skills, Cookery
- gōng工yì艺Craft, Process
- shǒu手yì艺craftsmanship, skill
- biǎo裱huà画yì艺rén人Scroll mounter, Art mounter
- wǔ武yì艺Martial arts, Fighting skills
- yì艺shù术jiè界the art world, art circles
- cái才yì艺Talent, Skill
- chá茶yì艺Tea ceremony, Tea art
- gōng工yì艺pǐn品Handicraft, Craft
- qǔ曲yì艺quyi, Chinese folk art forms
- wén文yì艺literature and art, arts and culture
- yì艺shù术gǎn感artistic sense, aesthetic appeal
- yì艺shù术jié节Art Festival, Arts Festival
Idioms with 艺
- yì艺bù不yā压shēn身Skills are never a burden
- yì艺gāo高dǎn胆dà大Boldness from exceptional skill
- diāo雕chóng虫xiǎo小yì艺trivial literary or artistic skill
- duō多cái才duō多yì艺versatile and gifted
- jì技yì艺chāo超qún群exceptionally skilled
- jiāng江hú湖yì艺rén人itinerant street performer
- sè色yì艺shuāng双jué绝exceptional beauty and artistic talent
- yì艺duō多bù不yā压shēn身Many skills are always useful
- yì艺gāo高rén人dǎn胆dà大Great skill begets great courage
- cái才yì艺zhuó卓jué绝exceptional talent and skill
- dé德yì艺shuāng双xīn馨excellent in both virtue and art
- duō多néng能duō多yì艺versatile and multi-talented
Recommended tools
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →Questions about 艺
What does 艺 mean in Chinese?
艺 (yì) means “Talent” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 艺?
艺 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 艺 have?
艺 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 艺?
艺 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 艺?
The radical of 艺 is 艹, and 艺 is a phono-semantic compound.