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宜

yí
yíspelled as i · 2nd tone — spelling rules
proper · should
Radical: 宀 Strokes: 8
Structure: Top small, bottom largeFrequency: Common
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Character Decomposition
宜=宀+且
Etymology
A memorial service 且 held in a house 宀
Meanings
proper
should
suitable
appropriate
yí
surname Yi
Yí
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Words with 宜 163 total
Idioms with 宜 31 total Chain
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