yì
懿
virtuous; fine; excellent
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
virtuous; fine; excellent (esp. of moral character)
literaryLiterary term used to describe fine moral character, exemplary conduct, or excellent quality. Often found in formal writing, classical texts, and names.
Tài太
hòu后
yǐ以
yì懿
dé德
wén闻
míng名
yú于
shì世
。
The Empress Dowager was renowned throughout the world for her virtuous character.
Cǐ此
nǎi乃
jiā嘉
yán言
yì懿
xíng行
，
dāng当
wéi为
hòu后
shì世
kǎi楷
mó模
。
These are fine words and noble deeds, which should serve as a model for future generations.
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Mǔ母
qīn亲
yì懿
fàn范
cháng长
cún存
，
yǒng永
zhì志
bù不
wàng忘
。
Mother's exemplary virtue endures forever, never to be forgotten.
Sī司
mǎ马
Yì懿
shì是
sān三
guó国
shí时
qī期
zhù著
míng名
de的
zhèng政
zhì治
jiā家
。
Sima Yi was a famous statesman during the Three Kingdoms period.