敡 (yì) - To change & to alter

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yì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

敡 · yì

To change;

to alter;

to reform;

also used in ancient texts meaning to govern or manage.

To changeto alterto reform

Usage highlights

Reform governmentAlter rulesGovern with virtueChange policiesTransform customs

Synonyms

  • 改— to change; to alter
  • 变— to change; to transform
  • 革— to reform; to remove

Antonyms

  • 守— to guard; to maintain (status quo)
  • 固— to solidify; to make firm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government implemented reforms (敡政).
  • He altered the established rules (敡改旧章).
  • Ancient texts mention governing with virtue (以德敡民).

Collocations

  • Reform government(敡政)
  • Alter rules(敡改)
  • Govern with virtue(以德敡民)
  • Change policies(敡策)
  • Transform customs(敡俗)

Idioms

  • Reform and innovation(敡故鼎新)
  • Change customs and transform traditions(敡风易俗)
  • Govern with benevolent rule(敡以仁政)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in contexts of governance and reform.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary works.
  • Carries connotations of intentional, often authoritative, change or management.

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