翼 (yì) - Wing — refers to the wings of birds, & also means to assist, flank, or side

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yì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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翼 · yì

Wing — refers to the wings of birds, insects, or aircraft;

also means to assist, flank, or side;

used metaphorically for protection or support.

Wing — refers to the wings of birds,also means to assist, flank, or sideused metaphorically for protection or support.

Usage highlights

WingsAircraft wingLeft and right flanksWingedWing shapeWing membrane

Synonyms

  • 翅— wing (more common for biological wings)
  • 膀— wing (in compound 翅膀)

Antonyms

  • 足— foot (ground-based vs aerial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird spread its wings (翅膀).
  • The aircraft wing (机翼) was damaged.
  • He is the right-hand man (左膀右翼) of the leader.
  • Butterfly wings (蝶翼) are colorful.

Collocations

  • Wings(翅膀)
  • Aircraft wing(机翼)
  • Left and right flanks(左右翼)
  • Winged(有翼的)
  • Wing shape(翼形)
  • Wing membrane(翼膜)

Idioms

  • Like a tiger that has grown wings(如虎添翼)
  • Careful and cautious(小心翼翼)
  • Not even having wings to fly(不翼而飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, wings are often associated with divine beings and celestial creatures.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the 'I Ching' representing assistance and support.
  • In military context, it refers to the flanks or wings of an army formation.

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