㠯 meaning and stroke order
According to, for, with; to use
How to write 㠯, stroke by stroke
5 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 㠯
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- old variant of 以[yi3]
How 㠯 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 己 (self), shared by 4 characters on this site.
How to remember 㠯
Think of 㠯 as a close cousin of 己 (jǐ, self). It looks like a bent tool or hook in your own hand, the thing you use, which links it to the meaning of 以 (yǐ), to use or by means of.
㠯 is an old variant of 以 (yǐ), so you will mostly see it in classical texts, old inscriptions, or character studies. In modern Chinese you always write 以 instead, as in 以后 (yǐhòu, afterwards) or 可以 (kěyǐ, can). Example in modern form: 我可以用你的笔吗？(Wǒ kěyǐ yòng nǐ de bǐ ma? May I use your pen?)
Common mistake: Learners sometimes confuse 㠯 with 己 (jǐ), 已 (yǐ), and 巳 (sì), which all share a similar hooked shape. Remember that 㠯 is not used in modern writing, so do not write it when you mean 以 or 已.
Characters that contain 㠯
Learning 㠯 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 㠯
How many strokes are in 㠯?
㠯 is written with 5 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 㠯 mean?
㠯 (yǐ) means according to, for, with; to use.
How do you pronounce 㠯?
㠯 is pronounced yǐ, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 㠯?
The radical of 㠯 is 己, which carries the idea of "self". Dictionaries list 㠯 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 㠯?
㠯 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 以, used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 㠯 the same as 已 since both are read yǐ?
No. 㠯 is a variant of 以 (to use, according to), while 已 means already, as in 已经 (yǐjīng). They share a sound but have different meanings.
Should I learn to write 㠯 for everyday Chinese?
Not really. It is mainly useful for reading old texts or understanding character history. For daily writing and typing, learn 以 instead.