弈 (yì) - To play chess or board games & specifically refers to the game of Go (Weiqi)
弈 · yì
To play chess or board games;
specifically refers to the game of Go (Weiqi);
to engage in strategic gameplay.
To play chess or board gamesspecifically refers to the game of Go (Weiqi)to engage in strategic gameplay.
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- They enjoy playing Go (弈棋).
- The two masters are engaged in a game (对弈).
- He is skilled at chess strategy (弈术).
- Ancient Chinese board games(弈戏)
Collocations
- play Go(弈棋)
- compete in chess(对弈)
- chess strategy(弈术)
- board games(弈戏)
- chess manual(弈谱)
- chess pieces(弈子)
Idioms
- Battle of wits(弈棋斗智)
- Strategic contest(弈林争锋)
- Game of wisdom(智慧之弈)
Cultural background
FAQ- 弈 originally referred to the ancient Chinese board game of Go (Weiqi), which has a history of over 2,500 years.
- In Chinese culture, Go represents strategic thinking, military tactics, and philosophical wisdom.
- The character appears in classical texts like Mencius, where it's used to discuss the importance of concentration and skill.