yí

宜

Whole syllable:yíVideo guide

Radical:

宀

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Traditional:

宜

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adj.fmlsuitable; appropriate; fitting
- xué shēng fú yǐ jiǎn pǔ wéi yí
  学生服以简朴为宜。
  A simple dress is suitable for school wear.
- zhè shí wù bù yí chī de tài duō
  这食物不宜吃得太多。
  There is no benefit in eating too much of this food.
- shuō zhè zhǒng huà bù yí
  说这种话不宜。
  Such remarks are out of keeping.
2
v.suit; fit
- yí jū
  宜居
  livable
- zhè jiān wū zi zuì yí dú shū xiě zì
  这间屋子最宜读书写字。
  This room is perfect for reading and writing.
- zhè lǐ jǐng sè yí rén
  这里景色宜人。
  The scenery here is pleasant.
3
v.(now often used in the negative) should; ought to
- bù yí cāo zhī guò jí
  不宜操之过急。
  You should not act in haste.
- bù yí qiáng jiā yú rén
  不宜强加于人。
  You should not force your view on others.
- yí zǎo bù yí wǎn
  宜早不宜晚。
  Sooner rather than later.
4
adv.fmlcertainly; no wonder; of course; without doubt
- yí qí shì bèi ér gōng bàn
  宜其事倍而功半。
  It is better to do twice than half.