懿 (yì) - Virtuous, admirable, excellent — describes profound virtue, goodness, & often used in classical texts to praise noble

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懿 · yì

Virtuous, admirable, excellent — describes profound virtue, goodness, and moral excellence;

often used in classical texts to praise noble character.

Virtuous, admirable, excellent — describes profound virtue, goodness,often used in classical texts to praise noble

Usage highlights

Virtuous characterImperial decreeAdmirable conductFine exampleVirtuous reputationElegant and virtuous

Synonyms

  • 德— virtue, morality
  • 善— goodness, kindness
  • 贤— virtuous, worthy

Antonyms

  • 恶— evil, wicked
  • 劣— inferior, bad

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is known for her virtuous character (懿德).
  • The emperor issued an imperial decree (懿旨).
  • He possesses admirable qualities (懿行).
  • This is an example of fine virtue (懿范).

Collocations

  • Virtuous character(懿德)
  • Imperial decree(懿旨)
  • Admirable conduct(懿行)
  • Fine example(懿范)
  • Virtuous reputation(懿誉)
  • Elegant and virtuous(贤懿)

Idioms

  • Fine virtue and admirable conduct(嘉言懿行)
  • Virtuous mother(懿亲)
  • Imperial mother's decree(太后懿旨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently appears in classical Chinese texts praising moral excellence and noble character.
  • Historically used in imperial contexts for empress dowagers' decrees (懿旨).
  • Considered a character of high cultural and moral significance in Chinese tradition.

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