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翼
yì
Description
翼是鸟、飞机或昆虫用来飞的部分，就是我们说的翅膀。
翼 are the parts birds, airplanes, or insects use to fly, what we call wings.
这个字比较书面，日常说话时人们常用“翅膀”。
This character is more formal; in daily speech, people often use “翅膀” instead.
Meanings
翼yì
wing (of a bird, plane, etc.)
这只鸟的翼很大。
This bird has large wings.
羽翼yǔyì
wings; figuratively, one's supporters or helpers
他的羽翼已经很强了。
His wings are already very strong.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph-based character depicting wings; commonly appears in compounds like 羽翼、左翼、右翼.
- Nuance
翼 is literary/technical; everyday speech uses 翅膀 for a bird's or insect's wing.
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