疑 meaning and stroke order
To doubt, to question, to suspect
How to write 疑, stroke by stroke
14 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 疑
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- (bound form) to doubt; to suspect
How 疑 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. An old man walking 疋 while holding 匕 a cane 矢.
Radical: 疋 (roll), shared by 5 characters on this site.
How to remember 疑
The hint pictures an old man walking 疋 with a cane 匕 and an arrow 矢, unsure which way to go. Picture him stopping at a fork in the road, full of doubt, and you have 疑 (yí).
疑 is a bound form, so it usually appears inside words like 怀疑 (huáiyí, to doubt or suspect), 疑问 (yíwèn, question) and 可疑 (kěyí, suspicious). Example: 我怀疑他说的不是真话。 (Wǒ huáiyí tā shuō de bú shì zhēnhuà.) I suspect what he said is not true.
Common mistake: Learners often write the right side like 足 or forget the small 矢 under 匕 on the left, so check the components carefully. Also, 怀疑 often means "to suspect that something is true," not only "to doubt it," so 我怀疑他病了 means "I suspect he is sick."
Common words with 疑
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 怀疑 | huáiyí | to doubt (sth); to be skeptical of; to have one's doubts; to harbor suspicions; to suspect | HSK 4 |
| 疑问 | yíwèn | question; interrogation | HSK 4 |
| 无疑 | wúyí | undoubtedly; without doubt | HSK 5 |
| 可疑 | kěyí | suspicious; dubious | HSK 7-9 |
| 质疑 | zhìyí | to call into question; to challenge (the truth or validity of) | HSK 7-9 |
| 嫌疑 | xiányí | suspicion; to have suspicions | HSK 7-9 |
| 疑惑 | yíhuò | to doubt; to distrust | HSK 7-9 |
| 疑虑 | yílǜ | hesitation; misgivings | HSK 7-9 |
| 疑点 | yídiǎn | a doubtful point | HSK 7-9 |
| 迟疑 | chíyí | to hesitate | HSK 7-9 |
| 半信半疑 | bànxìn-bànyí | (idiom) half believing, half doubting; not quite convinced; skeptical | HSK 7-9 |
| 毫无疑问 | háowúyíwèn | certainty; without a doubt | |
| 嫌疑人 | xiányírén | a suspect | |
| 疑犯 | yífàn | a suspect |
疑 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Characters that contain 疑
Learning 疑 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 疑
How many strokes are in 疑?
疑 is written with 14 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 疑 mean?
疑 (yí) means to doubt, to question, to suspect. A common word with it is 怀疑 (huáiyí), meaning "to doubt (sth); to be skeptical of; to have one's doubts; to harbor suspicions; to suspect".
How do you pronounce 疑?
疑 is pronounced yí, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 疑?
The radical of 疑 is 疋, which carries the idea of "roll". Dictionaries list 疑 under this radical.
Is 疑 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 疑 is part of the HSK 4 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 怀疑 and 疑问?
怀疑 (huáiyí) is a verb meaning to doubt or suspect. 疑问 (yíwèn) is a noun meaning a question or a point of doubt, as in 有疑问吗？ (Yǒu yíwèn ma?) Do you have any questions?
How do I say "no doubt" or "undoubtedly" using 疑?
Use 无疑 (wúyí), which is fairly formal, for example 这无疑是最好的办法 (zhè wúyí shì zuì hǎo de bànfǎ), this is undoubtedly the best method. In casual speech people also say 毫无疑问 (háo wú yíwèn), without a doubt.