藝 (yì) - Art, skill, craft & refers to artistic ability, technique, or performance

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yì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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藝 · yì

Art, skill, craft;

refers to artistic ability, technique, or performance;

also used in words related to arts and crafts.

Art, skill, craftrefers to artistic ability, technique, or performancealso used in words related to arts and

Usage highlights

ArtArtistCraftSkillPerforming artsMartial arts

Synonyms

  • 术— skill, technique
  • 技— skill, ability
  • 艺能— artistic ability

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She studies fine arts (美术).
  • He is skilled in martial arts (武术).
  • Traditional Chinese performing arts (传统表演艺术) are diverse.
  • The art of tea ceremony (茶艺) is highly regarded.

Collocations

  • Art(艺术)
  • Artist(艺术家)
  • Craft(工艺)
  • Skill(技艺)
  • Performing arts(表演艺术)
  • Martial arts(武术)

Idioms

  • Multitalented(多才多艺)
  • Artistic conception(艺境)
  • Artistic style(艺风)
  • Artistic talent(艺才)
  • Artistic virtue(艺德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the Six Arts (六艺) in Confucian education: rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics.
  • In modern context, it broadly encompasses all forms of artistic and skilled endeavors.
  • The character embodies the value placed on cultivation of skills and artistic expression in Chinese culture.

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