乙 Stroke Order — How to Write 乙
乙 is written in 1 stroke, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 乙, 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.
乙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yǐ
Meanings of 乙 in Chinese
1
yǐ乙
The second of the ten Heavenly Stems, often used as a substitute for 'second' or 'B' in a sequence or classification.
竞赛分为甲组和乙组。
The competition is divided into Group A and Group B.
Refers to one party, often used in contracts (e.g., Party B) or in medical terms (e.g., type B encephalitis).
最近，乙型流感病毒比较活跃。
Recently, the influenza B virus has been relatively active.
In ancient Chinese music notation, '乙' represents the note equivalent to '7' in jianpu (numbered musical notation).
这首曲子的主旋律以‘乙音’开头
The main melody of this piece begins with the 'yi' note (equivalent to 7).
Common Words and Phrases with 乙
1
Ethanol (C2H5OH) is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by fermentation, found in alcoholic beverages, and is the intoxicating component.
乙醇是一种重要的有机溶剂，广泛应用于医药、化工和燃料领域。
Ethanol is an important organic solvent, widely used in medicine, chemical industry, and fuel fields.
2
Acetylene (ethyne), a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon (HC≡CH), primarily used for welding, cutting, and organic synthesis.
乙炔常用于金属焊接和切割，因为它燃烧时能产生高温火焰。
Acetylene is commonly used for metal welding and cutting because it produces a high-temperature flame when it burns.
3
Ether is a colorless, volatile, highly flammable liquid with a peculiar odor (C2H5OC2H5), used as a solvent and an anesthetic.
在化学实验室中，乙醚因其优异的溶解性常被用作提取和纯化有机化合物的溶剂。
In chemistry laboratories, diethyl ether is often used as a solvent for extracting and purifying organic compounds due to its excellent solubility.
4
Japanese B encephalitis, also known as encephalitis B.
夏季是乙脑病毒传播的高峰期，请注意防蚊。
Summer is the peak season for Japanese encephalitis virus transmission; please pay attention to mosquito prevention.
5
Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) is a colorless, volatile, water-soluble liquid aldehyde with a pungent odor, primarily used in organic synthesis.
乙醛在工业上广泛用作生产其他化学品的中间体。
Acetaldehyde is widely used in industry as an intermediate for producing other chemicals.
6
Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic compound that gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell.
乙酸是食醋的主要成分，赋予了食醋特有的酸味和香气。
Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar, imparting its characteristic sour taste and aroma.
7
Ethane is a colorless, odorless, water-insoluble gaseous alkane (CH3CH3) found in natural gas and as a byproduct of petroleum cracking, used as fuel or to produce ethylene.
乙烷是一种重要的石化原料，广泛应用于工业生产中。
Ethane, as an important petrochemical raw material, is widely used in industrial production.
8
Ethylene is a colorless, flammable gaseous alkene (CH2=CH2) widely used in organic synthesis, for ripening fruits, and as an anesthetic.
乙烯是一种重要的工业原料，广泛应用于塑料和合成橡胶的生产。
Ethylene is an important industrial raw material, widely used in the production of plastics and synthetic rubber.
9
Yiyou (乙酉), the 22nd year in the sexagenary cycle of the traditional Chinese calendar.
根据古籍记载，这座庙宇在乙酉年进行了大规模修缮。
According to ancient records, this temple underwent extensive renovations in the Yiyou year.
10
A high-speed electron, carrying a negative charge, emitted during the radioactive decay of certain substances, also known as a beta particle.
在放射性衰变过程中，不稳定原子核会释放出乙种粒子，导致其原子序数发生变化
During radioactive decay, unstable atomic nuclei release beta particles, causing a change in their atomic number.
11
A stream of beta particles emitted during radioactive decay, also known as beta ray or beta radiation, possessing penetrating power.
研究人员使用乙种射线探测器来测量样品中的放射性活度。
Researchers use beta ray detectors to measure the radioactive activity in samples.
12
The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped final section of the large intestine that connects the descending colon to the rectum.
医生建议患者进行结肠镜检查，以详细观察其乙状结肠的状况。
The doctor recommended the patient undergo a colonoscopy to thoroughly examine the condition of their sigmoid colon.
More words with 乙
- tú涂yǐ乙Tu Yi
- běn苯yǐ乙xī烯styrene
- yǐ乙xíng型type B, B-type
- yǐ乙fāng方Party B, the second party
- yǐ乙èr二chún醇ethylene glycol, EG
- yǐ乙suān酸gān酐acetic anhydride
- jù聚yǐ乙xī烯polyethylene
- yǐ乙yīn音B sound, Second sound
- yí乙zǔ组Group B, Second Group
- yí乙yǒu酉nián年The Year of Yi-You, The Year of the Rooster
- yí乙nǎo脑bìng病dú毒Japanese encephalitis virus
- jiǎ甲yǐ乙bǐng丙děng等A, B, C, etc., Party A, Party B, Party C, etc.
- jiá甲yǐ乙liǎng两duì队Team A and Team B, Teams A and B
- zài在yǐ乙kàn看lái来In B's opinion, From B's perspective
Idioms with 乙
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Open the tool →Questions about 乙
What does 乙 mean in Chinese?
乙 (yǐ) means “Refers to one party” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 乙?
乙 is pronounced yǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 乙 have?
乙 has 1 stroke.
How do you write 乙?
乙 is written in 1 stroke, starting from the radical 乙. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 乙?
The radical of 乙 is 乙, and 乙 is a pictograph.