裛 (yì) - To wrap & to bind

裛Tone 4

yì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

裛 · yì

To wrap;

to bind;

to envelop;

damp;

moist;

also used to describe the action of wrapping books or documents.

To wrapto bindto envelop

Usage highlights

Wrap in silkDewWrap booksFragrant envelopeMoist clothingWrap documents

Synonyms

  • 裹— to wrap; to bind
  • 包— to wrap; to package
  • 湿— damp; moist

Antonyms

  • 干— dry
  • 展— to unfold; to spread out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The book was wrapped in silk (裛以丝绸).
  • The clothes were damp from the dew (裛露).
  • He carefully wrapped the ancient manuscript (裛古籍).
  • The fragrance enveloped the room (香气裛裛).

Collocations

  • Wrap in silk(裛以丝绸)
  • Dew-dampened(裛露)
  • Wrap books(裛书)
  • Fragrant envelope(香裛)
  • Moist clothing(裛衣)
  • Wrap documents(裛卷)

Idioms

  • Wrapped in fragrance(香裛裛)
  • Dew-dampened clothes(裛露衣裳)
  • Wrapped in silk and brocade(裛以锦绣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to wrapping or binding items, especially books and documents.
  • Used in classical literature to describe the action of enveloping or the state of being damp.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to convey delicate wrapping or subtle moisture.

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