From the Chinese word yì
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Long noodles, often marked in stores as Asian wheat noodles or Chinese egg noodles, such as yi mein, are said to represent a long life during the new year.
From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023
“I think by creating symbolic densities, you’re able to invite the viewer to pay more attention to the works,” said Mr. yi Hou, who lives in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood.
From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2022
An associate of the New York dealer James Fuentes sent Mr. Fuentes an image of Mr. yi Hou’s work.
From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2022
Loose translations are sometimes given as follows: ren is benevolence, yi is righteousness, li is propriety, zhi is wisdom, and xin is trustworthiness.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
Tata Ndu replied with equal patience, “Á yi bandu, if you do not mind, Tata Price, we will make our election now. Ici, maintenant.”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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