歝 (yì) - Art, skill, craft & technique, method

歝Tone 4

yì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

歝 · yì

Art, skill, craft;

technique, method;

trick, stratagem.

Art, skill, crafttechnique, methodtrick, stratagem.

Usage highlights

Martial artsTechniqueArtMedical skillMagicCraftsmanship

Synonyms

  • 技— skill, technique
  • 艺— art, craft
  • 巧— skillful, clever

Antonyms

  • 拙— clumsy, awkward
  • 笨— stupid, foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is skilled in martial arts (武术).
  • This requires special technique (技术).
  • She studies traditional Chinese medicine (中医).
  • They performed a magic trick (魔术).

Collocations

  • Martial arts(武术)
  • Technique(技术)
  • Art(艺术)
  • Medical skill(医术)
  • Magic(魔术)
  • Craftsmanship(工艺)

Idioms

  • Skilled in both civil and military arts(文武双全)
  • To outdo the master(青出于蓝)
  • A master's skill(炉火纯青)
  • Ingenious stratagem(神机妙算)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, mastery of arts and skills is highly valued across various domains including martial arts, medicine, and crafts.
  • The concept extends beyond physical skills to include intellectual and strategic abilities.
  • Traditional arts and crafts are considered important cultural heritage in China.

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