悥 (yì) - Meaning, idea, thought & intention, will

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yì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

悥 · yì

Meaning, idea, thought;

intention, will;

also appears as a variant form of 意.

Meaning, idea, thoughtintention, willalso appears as a variant form of 意.

Usage highlights

Meaning and thoughtAncient meaningHeart's intentionGood intentionTrue meaning

Synonyms

  • 意— meaning, idea, thought
  • 思— thought, thinking
  • 念— thought, idea

Antonyms

  • 行— action, deed (antonym to thought/intention)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He expressed his meaning clearly (悥思 clearly).
  • Ancient texts sometimes use this character (古悥 ancient meaning).
  • This character represents intention (心悥 heart's intention).

Collocations

  • Meaning and thought(悥思)
  • Ancient meaning(古悥)
  • Heart's intention(心悥)
  • Good intention(善悥)
  • True meaning(真悥)

Idioms

  • Goodwill and good intentions(善悥善行)
  • Heart's intention is difficult to fathom(心悥难测)
  • Ancient meaning profound(古悥深远)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 悥 is an ancient variant of 意 (meaning, thought), appearing in classical texts and bronze inscriptions.
  • The character combines 音 (sound) and 心 (heart), suggesting meaning arising from the heart.
  • In modern usage, it's largely replaced by 意 but appears in historical contexts and specialized dictionaries.

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