翊 (yì) - Yi — to assist, to help & to fly

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yì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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翊 · yì

Yi — to assist, to help;

to fly;

describes the flapping of wings;

used in names to convey assistance, support, or soaring ambition.

Yi — to assist, to helpto flydescribes the flapping of wings

Usage highlights

to assist and supportflapping wingssoaring ambitionauxiliary wingto assist in governanceto assist the sovereign

Synonyms

  • 辅— to assist, to complement
  • 助— to help, to aid
  • 翼— wing; to assist

Antonyms

  • 阻— to hinder, to obstruct
  • 碍— to obstruct, to impede

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He assisted the emperor in governing (翊赞).
  • The bird flapped its wings (翊翊).
  • She has a soaring ambition (翊志).
  • This is an auxiliary wing (翊翼).

Collocations

  • to assist and support(翊赞)
  • flapping wings(翊翊)
  • soaring ambition(翊志)
  • auxiliary wing(翊翼)
  • to assist in governance(翊政)
  • to assist the sovereign(翊卫)

Idioms

  • Assisting the sovereign and loving the people(翊戴爱民)
  • With flapping wings assisting the wind(翊翊助风)
  • Assisting in governance and bringing peace(翊政安邦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the flapping of wings, later extended to mean 'to assist' or 'to support', especially in a courtly or governmental context.
  • Frequently used in historical texts to describe ministers or officials who assist the ruler.
  • In modern naming, it conveys a sense of support, ambition, and the ability to soar to great heights.

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