儀 (yí) - Ceremony, ritual, etiquette & appearance, bearing

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yí ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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儀 · yí

Ceremony, ritual, etiquette;

appearance, bearing;

instrument, apparatus;

a surname.

Ceremony, ritual, etiquetteappearance, bearinginstrument, apparatus

Usage highlights

CeremonyEtiquetteAppearance/BearingInstrumentRitual vesselEtiquette and ceremony

Synonyms

  • 礼— ritual, propriety, ceremony
  • 式— ceremony, style, form

Antonyms

  • 野— wild, uncouth, rustic (lacking ceremony)
  • 蛮— barbaric, rude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wedding ceremony was beautiful (婚礼仪式).
  • He has a dignified bearing (仪态端庄).
  • This is a precision instrument (精密仪器).
  • Diplomatic etiquette is important (外交礼仪).

Collocations

  • Ceremony(仪式)
  • Etiquette(礼仪)
  • Appearance/Bearing(仪态)
  • Instrument(仪器)
  • Ritual vessel(仪仗)
  • Etiquette and ceremony(仪礼)

Idioms

  • Mother Yi's model(仪母之范)
  • The ceremonial form of a sovereign(仪同三司)
  • Grand and dignified bearing(仪态万方)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Deeply rooted in Confucian philosophy, emphasizing proper conduct and social rituals (礼).
  • Historically used in official titles and court ceremonies, signifying rank and protocol.
  • In names, it often conveys a sense of dignity, propriety, and refinement.

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