议 Stroke Order — How to Write 议
议 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, 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.
议 Radical and Character Components
议 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 义 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 3 more strokes
议 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yì
Meanings of 议 in Chinese
1
yì议
To discuss, deliberate; to propose, suggest; an opinion or comment.
我提议我们周末一起去公园野餐吧。
I suggest we go for a picnic in the park this weekend.
To discuss, deliberate, or consult about something; to talk over.
我们明天会开会商议新的项目计划。
We will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the new project plan.
To comment on right and wrong, often referring to criticism or blame; to censure or express disapproval, as in "非议" (criticism).
他的作品常受到非议，但他从不介意。
His work often receives criticism, but he never minds.
An ancient literary style used for discussing matters, reasoning, or presenting opinions.
他呈上了一份关于文化传承的议，观点独到。
He presented a treatise on cultural heritage, offering unique insights.
Common Words and Phrases with 议
1
A bill or proposal submitted for discussion and decision at a meeting.
这次会议的议案是关于公司新产品开发的。
The proposal for this meeting is about the development of the company's new product.
2
A list of items or topics to be discussed at a meeting.
会议的议程已经发送给大家了，请大家提前准备。
The meeting's agenda has been sent to everyone; please prepare in advance.
3
A protocol is an international document, often an agreement reached by contracting parties on specific issues, typically serving as a revision or supplement to a formal treaty, or as signed minutes of an international conference.
经过多轮讨论，与会各方最终就环境保护的议定书达成了一致。
After several rounds of discussions, all participating parties finally reached an agreement on the protocol for environmental protection.
4
to negotiate peace; to hold peace talks
为了避免冲突进一步升级，双方代表一致同意开始议和，以期找到和平的解决方案。
To prevent the conflict from escalating further, representatives from both sides unanimously agreed to begin peace talks, hoping to find a peaceful resolution.
5
Parliament, the highest organ of power in some countries.
这个城市的议会定期开会，讨论社区的未来发展。
The city's council meets regularly to discuss the future development of the community.
6
A system of government where the executive branch (cabinet) is drawn from and accountable to the legislative branch (parliament), often with a ceremonial head of state.
这种议会制度的设计旨在确保政府的透明度和问责制。
The design of this parliamentary system aims to ensure government transparency and accountability.
7
to negotiate a price
在购买二手车时，我总是会尝试和卖家议价，希望能得到一个更好的价格。
When buying a used car, I always try to negotiate with the seller, hoping to get a better price.
8
Pass a resolution after deliberation.
董事会经过慎重讨论，议决了公司的年度预算。
After careful deliberation, the board of directors resolved the company's annual budget.
9
To discuss or comment on something; comments or remarks about a matter.
大家对这个新的规章制度展开了热烈的议论。
Everyone engaged in a lively discussion about the new regulations.
10
Discuss official business; deliberate on public affairs.
经理和部门主管正在会议室议事，商讨下周的项目安排。
The manager and department heads are in the meeting room discussing business, deliberating on next week's project schedule.
11
A topic or subject for discussion in a meeting.
这次会议的主要议题是公司未来的发展方向。
The main topic of this meeting is the future development direction of the company.
12
a seat in a legislative assembly or parliament
经过一番讨论，他终于争取到了理事会的最后一个议席。
After some discussion, he finally secured the last seat on the council.
13
A member of a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress (e.g., MP, congressman).
这位议员致力于推动当地社区的文化活动发展。
This legislator is dedicated to promoting the development of cultural activities in the local community.
14
A house of parliament or a legislative assembly.
为了通过新的规章制度，议院成员进行了多次讨论。
To pass the new regulations, members of the chamber held multiple discussions.
More words with 议
- chú刍yì议Preliminary remarks, Tentative discussion
- nǐ拟yì议Proposed, Proposal
- zǐ訾yì议criticize, censure
- xié协yì议Agreement, Protocol
- bàng谤yì议Slanderous criticism or censure.
- chàng倡yì议Initiative, Proposal
- chóu筹yì议consult, deliberate
- dǎng谠yì议unbiased comment
- fù腹yì议Unvoiced criticism
- jī讥yì议censure, criticism
- zòu奏yì议memorial to the throne, official report
- bó驳yì议refutation, rebuttal
- chàng倡yì议shū书Proposal, Initiative
- huì会yì议meeting, conference
- jiàn建yì议suggestion, advice
- shāng商yì议discuss, consult
- tí提yì议proposal, suggestion
- fēi非yì议criticism, censure
- yì异yì议Objection, Dissent
- zhēng争yì议dispute, controversy
Idioms with 议
- yì议lùn论fēn纷fēn纷widely discussed with varied opinions
- yì议shì事rì日chéng程discussion schedule
- bó博cǎi采zhòng众yì议gather diverse views
- bù不kě可sī思yì议beyond imagination
- chóng崇lùn论hóng宏yì议Profound and insightful discussions
- cóng从cháng长jì计yì议consider over the long term
- cóng从cháng长shāng商yì议discuss at length
- dà大fā发yì议lùn论express views volubly
- fēn纷fēn纷yì议lùn论widespread animated discussion
- jiē街tán谈xiàng巷yì议widespread public opinion or common gossip
- lì力pái排zhòng众yì议override dissenting opinions
- qiào峭lùn论gěng鲠yì议severe, upright, and unreserved discussions
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Open the tool →Questions about 议
What does 议 mean in Chinese?
议 (yì) means “To discuss, deliberate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 议?
议 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 议 have?
议 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 议?
议 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 议?
The radical of 议 is 讠, and 议 is a phono-semantic compound.
