different; strange; unusual

HSK 6 #709

Character data

HSK 6
Frequency 709th character
Radical ⼶ (55.3)
Strokes 6
Index # 568
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

异 yì
  1. 1. different
  2. 2. strange
  3. 3. unusual
  4. 4. other
  5. 5. hetero-
  6. 6. to distinguish
  7. 7. to separate
  8. 8. to discriminate
  9. 9. surprising

Stroke order

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Words containing 异

Word Meaning
isoleucine (Ile), an essential amino acid
talented individual; unusual person; eccentric
extraordinary image
unusual change; to alter; to shift
dissimilation; metabolic breaking down and waste disposal
(of twins) fraternal; dizygotic
fraternal twins
isoalloxazine (name of organic chemical)
exotic; exoticism; local color
long-distance relationship; long-distance romance
not the usual type; atypical; heterotype
variant written form of same word
heterosexual sex
heterosexuality; heterosexual love
heterosexism
opposites attract; (fig.) opposite sexes attract
isoprene
amobarbital (drug) (loanword)
isoprene rubber
extraordinary talent
variant written form (for the same word); different edition
different methods leading to the same result
common nettle (Urtica dioica)
isomeric (chemistry)
isomer (chemistry)