依 Stroke Order — How to Write 依
依 is written in 8 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.
依 Radical and Character Components
依 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 衣 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 6 more strokes
依 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yī
Meanings of 依 in Chinese
1
yī依
To rely on, depend on; to be attached to.
小鸟依偎在妈妈的翅膀下，感到十分安全。
The little bird nestled under its mother's wing, feeling very safe.
According to; as before; still.
他依旧那么热情。
He is still as enthusiastic.
To comply with; to agree to; to obey.
他总是依从父母的意见。
He always complies with his parents' opinions.
An intimate or attached appearance/manner, showing closeness or dependence.
小猫依偎在主人身边，显得十分亲密。
The kitten snuggled close to its owner, appearing very intimate.
Common Words and Phrases with 依
1
To rely on, depend on, or imitate (especially in art or academia).
小鸟依傍着妈妈的翅膀，安心地睡着了
The little bird leaned on its mother's wing and fell asleep peacefully.
2
3
To comply with or yield to.
为了确保大家的安全，请依从救生员的指示。
To ensure everyone's safety, please comply with the lifeguard's instructions.
4
To depend on someone or something for existence or survival.
孩子们在成长过程中依存父母的关爱和引导。
Children depend on their parents' love and guidance during their growth.
5
in accordance with the law
这家公司依法保护客户的隐私。
This company protects customer privacy in accordance with the law.
6
To depend on, attach oneself to, or become an appendage to someone or something.
许多小生物依附在珊瑚礁上，形成了独特的海底生态系统。
Many small creatures attach themselves to coral reefs, forming a unique underwater ecosystem.
7
as before; still
尽管多年不见，他们的友情依旧深厚。
Despite many years apart, their friendship remains as deep as ever.
8
Basis, foundation, or in accordance with.
我们依据最新的研究结果，调整了实验方案。
We adjusted the experimental plan based on the latest research results.
9
to depend on or rely on someone or something for support or assistance
我们应该依靠自己的努力取得成功。
We should rely on our own efforts to achieve success.
10
To rely on or depend on.
他非常依赖智能手机来处理日常事务
He relies heavily on his smartphone to handle daily tasks.
11
Attachment; reluctance to leave
她依恋着童年居住的老房子。
She felt a strong attachment to the old house where she spent her childhood.
12
still; as before
尽管天气很冷，他依然坚持每天早上跑步
Despite the cold weather, he still insists on running every morning.
13
Truthfully; in compliance with; really.
他依实描述了当时发生的一切，没有丝毫隐瞒。
He truthfully described everything that happened at that time, without the slightest concealment.
14
to rely on; to count on
她依恃着坚韧的毅力，最终克服了重重困难，实现了自己的目标。
Relying on her tenacious perseverance, she eventually overcame numerous difficulties and achieved her goals.
More words with 依
- guī皈yī依convert, take refuge
- píng凭yī依rely on, depend on
- wēi偎yī依Snuggle, Cuddle
- yī依wēi偎snuggle, cuddle
- yī依zhào照according to, based on
- yī依lài赖yú于depend on, rely on
- yī依xī稀Vaguely, Faintly
- yī依zhàng仗rely on, depend on
- yī依cóng从xìng性Compliance, Adherence
- yī依rán然shì是still is, remains
- yī依wǒ我kàn看In my opinion, To my mind
- yī依yi依reluctantly, lingeringly
- yī依fù附yú于depend on, rely on
- yī依jì计as planned, as per plan
- yī依jiù旧shì是still is, remains
- yī依lài赖xìng性dependency, addiction
- yī依xù序in order, sequentially
- yī依xún循follow, abide by
- féi腓yī依Feiyi, Fei Yi
- yī依fǎ法bàn办shì事Act according to law, Handle affairs according to law
Idioms with 依
- yī依cǎo草fù附mù木rely on others for support
- yī依cǐ此lèi类tuī推and so on and so forth
- yī依rán然gù故wǒ我still my old self
- yī依rán然rú如gù故remain unchanged, just as before
- yī依shān山bàng傍shuǐ水by mountains and beside waters
- yī依yàng样hú葫lu芦imitate mechanically without innovation
- yī依yī依bù不shě舍reluctant to part
- yī依yī依xī惜bié别reluctant to part
- bǎi百shùn顺bǎi百yī依completely submissive and compliant
- bǎi百yī依bǎi百cóng从comply with or obey everything
- bǎi百yī依bǎi百shùn顺to obey every command
- bǎi百yī依bǎi百suí随Completely compliant and obedient
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Open the tool →Questions about 依
What does 依 mean in Chinese?
依 (yī) means “To rely on, depend on” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 依?
依 is pronounced yī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 依 have?
依 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 依?
依 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 依?
The radical of 依 is 亻, and 依 is a phono-semantic compound.