羿 (yì) - Yi — legendary archer in Chinese mythology & also used as a surname.

羿Tone 4

yì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 羽

一懿

羿 · yì

Yi — legendary archer in Chinese mythology;

also used as a surname.

Yi — legendary archer in Chinese mythologyalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Hou YiYi shoots the sunsYi the ArcherYi's bowYi's arrowSurname Yi

Synonyms

  • 射— to shoot (archery)
  • 弓— bow (archery tool)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary archer Hou Yi (后羿) shot down nine suns.
  • Yi the Archer (羿射九日) is a famous myth.
  • Some people have the surname Yi (羿姓).
  • He has archery skills like Yi (羿射).

Collocations

  • Hou Yi(后羿)
  • Yi shoots the suns(羿射九日)
  • Yi the Archer(羿之射)
  • Yi's bow(羿弓)
  • Yi's arrow(羿箭)
  • Surname Yi(羿姓)

Idioms

  • Hou Yi shoots the suns(后羿射日)
  • Yi's divine archery(羿射九日)
  • Like Yi drawing the bow(如羿射箭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yi is a central figure in Chinese mythology, known for shooting down nine of the ten suns to save the earth.
  • The story of Hou Yi is often associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, though this connection is sometimes confused with other lunar myths.
  • Yi represents supreme archery skill and heroic achievement in Chinese culture.

FAQ