yì

蓺

Character · Verb · NounTraditional藝

to plant; art, skill

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to plant; to cultivate

literary

Classical Chinese usage. Often used in literary or historical contexts referring to the cultivation of crops, flowers, or trees. Found in compounds like 艺菊 (to plant chrysanthemums) and 树艺五谷 (to cultivate the five grains).

yì艺
jú菊

to plant chrysanthemums

shù树
yì艺
wǔ五
gǔ谷

to plant and cultivate the five grains (rice, wheat, etc.)

2.

noun

art; skill; craft; technique

Modern primary meaning. Refers to artistic skills, crafts, or performing arts. Also used in compound words like 艺术 (art), 文艺 (literature and art), and 技艺 (skill).

Tā他
jīng精
tōng通
duō多
zhǒng种
shǒu手
yì艺
 。

He is proficient in many kinds of handicrafts.

Zhè这
shì是
yī一
mén门
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
yì艺
shù术
 。

This is an ancient art form.

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Tā她
de的
cái才
yì艺
lìng令
rén人
zàn赞
tàn叹
 。

Her artistic talents are admirable.