yì
𭣧
to detest; to be weary of
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to detest; to be weary of; to dislike; to be tired of
archaicA classical/literary term indicating a deep-seated weariness or disgust. Often used in reference to rituals or repetitive behaviors.
Lǐ礼
yí仪
fán繁
suǒ琐
，
lìng令
rén人
shén神
yì斁
。
The elaborate rituals are so tedious that they weary the spirit.
Qí其
zhèng政
jiào教
zhī之
yì斁
，
fēi非
yī一
rì日
zhī之
hán寒
。
The decay of its governance and education did not happen overnight (implied weariness/disgust with the state of affairs).
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Wèi味
zhī之
jì既
jiǔ久
，
xīn心
shēng生
yàn厌
yì斁
。
Having experienced it for a long time, one feels disgusted and weary.