诒 (yí) - To bequeath & to hand down

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yí ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

一懿

诒 · yí

To bequeath;

to hand down;

to leave behind;

to give;

to present;

to deceive (archaic sense).

To bequeathto hand downto leave behind

Usage highlights

Bequeath to descendantsLeave a legacyPass down teachingsLeave a planReceive an inheritanceDeceive and flatter

Synonyms

  • 遗— to leave behind; to bequeath
  • 传— to pass on; to transmit
  • 赠— to give as a gift; to present

Antonyms

  • 夺— to take away; to seize
  • 收— to receive; to collect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He left a legacy for his descendants (诒厥子孙).
  • Ancient teachings were passed down (诒训).
  • This book was bequeathed by my grandfather (祖父所诒).

Collocations

  • Bequeath to descendants(诒厥)
  • Leave a legacy(诒后)
  • Pass down teachings(诒训)
  • Leave a plan(诒谋)
  • Receive an inheritance(受诒)
  • Deceive and flatter(诒谄)

Idioms

  • Bequeath peace and leave a plan(诒厥之谋)
  • Leave a legacy for descendants(诒厥孙谋)
  • Deceive the sovereign and flatter the masses(诒上欺下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 诒 carries the positive connotation of passing down wisdom, legacy, or cultural heritage from ancestors to descendants.
  • The character also had an archaic meaning of 'to deceive' or 'to cheat', though this usage is rare in modern Chinese.
  • Often used in formal or literary contexts related to inheritance, cultural transmission, or historical continuity.

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