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已
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Stroke order — 3 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 已
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 已经 | yǐ jīng | already |
| 不得已 | bù dé yǐ | to act against one's will; to have no alternative but to |
| 而已 | ér yǐ | that's all; nothing more |
| 已 | yǐ | already; to stop |
| 早已 | zǎo yǐ | for a long time; long since; (dialect) in the past |
| 不已 | bù yǐ | endlessly; incessantly |
| 赞叹不已 | zàn tàn bù yǐ | to be full of praise (idiom) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 已 have?
已 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 已?
The pinyin for 已 is yǐ. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄧˇ.
What does 已 mean in Chinese?
已 means: already; to stop. It appears in common words such as 已经、不得已、而已.