yi

[ yee ]

/ yi /

Save This Word!

noun

(in Chinese ethical philosophy) faithful performance of one's specified duties to society.

QUIZZES

THINK YOU’VE GOT A HANDLE ON THIS US STATE NICKNAME QUIZ?

Did you ever collect all those state quarters? Put them to good use on this quiz about curious state monikers and the facts around them.

Question 1 of 8

Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

The Sunflower State

The Evergreen State

The Magnolia State

The Mockingbird State

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of yi

From the Chinese word yì

Words nearby yi

Yggdrasil, YH, YHA, YHVH, YHz, yi, Yibin, Yichang, yid, yidaki, Yiddish

Definition for yi (2 of 2)

[ yee ]

/ yi /

noun, plural Yis, (especially collectively) Yi.

Lolo (def. 1).

Example sentences from the Web for yi

Unfortunately for Yi and Ambopteryx, these aerial abilities were pretty underwhelming, scientists reported on October 22.
Here’s the real story behind Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’|Tom McNamara|December 3, 2020|Popular Science
Using mathematical models, the researchers estimated how Yi and Ambopteryx might have flown or glided at different weights and wing sizes.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well|Kate Baggaley|October 23, 2020|Popular Science
Unfortunately for Yi and Ambopteryx, these aerial abilities were pretty underwhelming, scientists reported on October 22 in the journal iScience.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well|Kate Baggaley|October 23, 2020|Popular Science
It turned out that Yi and Ambopteryx couldn’t have taken off from the ground or flapped their wings very easily like most birds and bats can.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well|Kate Baggaley|October 23, 2020|Popular Science

There are only a few known fossils of Yi and the recently-discovered Ambopteryx.
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well|Kate Baggaley|October 23, 2020|Popular Science
And also, that young woman [Soon-Yi] was very vulnerable, and I think it was very hard for the siblings, and certainly for Mia.
Susan Sarandon on Her Love Affair With David Bowie, Woody Allen’s Creepiness, and Psychedelics|Marlow Stern|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was on-set with Woody Allen when the Soon-Yi scandal broke.
The 5 Juiciest Bits From Liam Neeson’s ‘GQ’ Story|Culture Team|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She also “defaced and destroyed several photographs of Mr. Allen and Soon-Yi.”
Inside the Shocking Custody Case Court Documents that Shed Light on the Dylan Farrow-Woody Allen Saga|Marlow Stern|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Farrow confronted Soon-Yi with the photos, but later said she “did not blame her.”
Inside the Shocking Custody Case Court Documents that Shed Light on the Dylan Farrow-Woody Allen Saga|Marlow Stern|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1990, Soon-Yi asked Allen if she could go to a New York Knicks basketball game (he was a season ticketholder), and he agreed.
Inside the Shocking Custody Case Court Documents that Shed Light on the Dylan Farrow-Woody Allen Saga|Marlow Stern|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Doubtless there are many others equally enticing," suggested Shen Yi helpfully.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
"In such cases my attitude has invariably been one of sympathetic unconcern," declared Shen Yi.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
"It is for your stalwart endeavour to assure a happy picture," replied Shen Yi, with undisturbed cordiality.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
Meanwhile Shen Yi had made his peace with those Above and the order being revoked the she-children had been exchanged again.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
So, hearing the ways of Po-yi, the fool grows honest, and the weakling's purpose stands.'
The Sayings Of Confucius|Confucius

MEANINGS

WORD GAMES

LEARN

WRITING

WORD OF THE DAY

yi