Radical 145Radical

衣

yī

clothes

Frequency
#725Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

衣 is one of the 214 radicals: a building block of its own. See radical 145

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

衣 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 衣 6

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 4

  • 衣服yīfuclothesHSK 1 Estimated
  • 毛衣máoyīsweater
  • 大衣dàyīovercoat
  • 上衣shàngyītop; jacket

Sentences 1

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  • 这件衣服很漂亮。Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn piàoliang.This piece of clothing is beautiful.