Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "溢", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "溢", and master the standard way of writing the character "溢".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 溢
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "溢" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
溢 [yì]
(verb)
1. Overflow; to brim over: 如水常溢流。 (e.g., water constantly overflows.)
2. A flood; inundate: 水泛滥成灾。 (e.g., flooding causes disasters.)
3. Be full; fill: 如水溢满。 (e.g., the water is filled to the brim.)
4. Increase; raise: 如溢滋。 (e.g., to increase.)
形容词 (adjective)
1. Excessive; over the limit: 过度或过分。 (e.g., excessive or over.)
2. Exaggerated: 表示过于夸大。 (e.g., indicating excessive exaggeration.)
3. Overstepping one's bounds: 非分之事。 (e.g., matters that exceed boundaries.)
4. Surplus; exceeding: 过多的或超出的部分。 (e.g., too much or surplus.)
5. Vigorous; lively: 盛气或生气。 (e.g., vigorous or lively spirit.)
Historical context:
The original meaning of "溢" refers to water overflowing. The character is a phonetic compound, indicating sound with "水" (water) and "益" (to increase). Similar ancient definitions include "器满也" (the vessel is full) and "盈也" (to be full).
Examples:
- 溢流 (overflow)
- 溢涌 (flood surging)
- 溢利 (excessive profit)
- 溢羡 (excessive profits)
- 溢美 (excessive praise)