Learn a Chinese Character - 疑 (yí) - Doubt

Chinese Character: (yí - Doubt)

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical:(radical, representing a dagger-like shape)

Stroke Count: 14

Character Decomposition: 匕 + 矢 + 冖 + 大 (Combined components forming the character)

Stroke Order:

Stroke Order Animation

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin:(second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To doubt; to question; to be uncertain (表示怀疑、疑惑、不确定)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“疑” can be used as a verb, often followed by an object. For example, “怀疑某事” (doubt something). It can also be used in some fixed phrases to express doubt or uncertainty. (“疑”可作动词,常接宾语,如“怀疑某事”;也可用于一些固定短语表达怀疑或不确定)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "doubt" has been explored in various philosophical and literary works. It often reflects the process of critical thinking and the pursuit of truth. (在中国文化中,“疑”的概念在众多哲学和文学作品中被探讨,它常体现批判性思维和对真理的追求过程)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

我怀疑他的话。(Wǒ huái yí tā de huà.) - I doubt what he said.

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember the character "疑" by associating it with the image of a person having a question in mind. The components of the character can be thought of as elements that together form the idea of doubt. (可以将“疑”字联想成一个人心中有疑问的形象来记忆。字的各个组成部分共同构成了怀疑的概念)

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