译 Stroke Order — How to Write 译
译 is written in 7 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.
译 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 译:讠
speech.
Radical: 讠 + 5 more strokes
译 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yì
Meanings of 译 in Chinese
1
yì译
To translate; to render text from one language into another, preserving the original meaning.
这部小说已被翻译成多种语言。
This novel has been translated into many languages.
to explain; to interpret; to elaborate
他负责将复杂的概念译成简单的语言。
He is responsible for interpreting complex concepts into simple language.
Common Words and Phrases with 译
1
A translated version; a translated work or text.
这本小说的不同译本各有千秋，但最受欢迎的是那个简洁流畅的版本。
Different translations of this novel each have their own merits, but the most popular is the concise and fluent version.
2
The writing style or quality of a translated text.
这位译者的译笔细腻生动，使得原文的韵味得以充分展现。
The translator's writing style is delicate and vivid, allowing the original text's charm to be fully displayed.
3
To encode or decode telegraphic messages.
这位专家擅长将复杂的报告译电，以便快速发送。
This expert excels at encoding complex reports for rapid transmission.
4
a translated draft or manuscript.
她仔细核对出版商发来的译稿，确保没有错误。
She carefully proofread the translated manuscript sent by the publisher to ensure there were no errors.
5
To decode or decipher, especially to convert a coded telegram back into ordinary language.
密码学家正在努力译码这份复杂的加密信息，以获取关键数据。
The cryptographers are working hard to decode this complex encrypted message to obtain key data.
6
Translated name.
这部电影有很多版本，每个版本对主角的译名都不太一样。
This movie has many versions, and the translated name for the protagonist varies slightly in each.
7
To realize a figured bass or numerical notation into a complete harmony, typically on a keyboard instrument.
在古乐课堂上，这位学生正在学习如何根据低音线条进行即兴译谱，以重现巴洛克时期的和声。
In the early music class, this student is learning to improvise and realize scores from a bass line to reconstruct Baroque harmonies.
8
To render or narrate a text freely, without strictly adhering to the original wording.
他将那篇古诗词译述成现代白话文，以便读者更好地理解其意境。
He provided a narrative translation of that ancient poem into modern vernacular, so that readers could better grasp its artistic conception.
9
translated text
她仔细地校对了整篇译文，确保没有语法错误和表达不准确的地方。
She carefully proofread the entire translated text, ensuring there were no grammatical errors or inaccuracies in expression.
10
A simultaneous interpretation system or installation, typically used in international conferences or cinemas, where translators in soundproof booths provide real-time translations for listeners to select via headphones.
在国际会议上，与会者佩戴着译意风，以便实时理解不同语言的发言。
At international conferences, attendees wear translation devices to understand speeches in different languages in real-time.
11
Yìyīn refers to transliteration, which is the process of rendering words from one language into another based on their sound, such as translating 'tank' into '坦克'.
在翻译外国电影中出现的人名时，通常会采用译音的方式以保持原有的发音特色。
When translating personal names appearing in foreign films, transliteration is usually adopted to retain the original phonetic characteristics.
12
An interpreter, especially one who translates orally.
会议上，那位译员准确地传达了发言者的意思。
During the meeting, the interpreter accurately conveyed the speaker's meaning.
13
translator
这位译者在处理诗歌时特别注重保留原文的韵味和意境。
This translator pays special attention to preserving the original charm and artistic conception when handling poetry.
14
to translate and produce (e.g., a film); to dub
这家制作公司专门负责将外国纪录片译制成多语言版本，以便在全球范围内发行。
This production company specializes in the translation and production of foreign documentaries into multiple language versions for global distribution.
15
A foreign film that has been dubbed into a different language, replacing the original soundtrack with a new one.
我更喜欢看原声电影，但这部译制片制作得很精良。
I prefer watching original language films, but this dubbed film is very well-produced.
16
Translation and annotation, typically for ancient texts.
这部古籍的译注工作耗费了学者们多年的心血。
The scholars devoted many years of painstaking effort to the translation and annotation of this ancient text.
More words with 译
- jīn今yì译modern translation
- zhāi摘yì译Excerpt translation, Abstract translation
- yì译chéng成translate into, render into
- fān翻yì译translate, translation
- fān翻yì译bán版běn本translation version, translated edition
- yì译zhù注gōng工zuò作Annotation work, Translator's notes work
- jīn今yì译bán版běn本Modern translation version, Contemporary translation version
- zhāi摘yì译chū出lai来translate excerpts, extract and translate
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Open the tool →Questions about 译
What does 译 mean in Chinese?
译 (yì) means “To translate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 译?
译 is pronounced yì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 译 have?
译 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 译?
译 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 译?
The radical of 译 is 讠, and 译 is a phono-semantic compound.
