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yí

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

Definitions:

Noun:

1. (Chinese) The second of the Ten Heavenly Stems, represented by the character 儀 (yí), translated as "ceremony" or "etiquette".

2. A member of a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group living in China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Adjective:

1. Attractive; appealing; favorable.

2. Suitable; appropriate.

Verb:

1. (archaic) To control; dominate.

2. (Niger-Congo) To dress; to clothe oneself.

Sample Sentences:

1. The yí stem is associated with ethics and moral obligations in Chinese culture.

2. My friend married a yí woman and they had a beautiful traditional wedding.

3. The scenery in this area is truly yí.

4. Wearing a suit will be the most yí choice for the occasion.

5. In ancient times, the emperor held the power to yí over his kingdom.

6. The indigenous tribe yí themselves with vibrant and unique clothing.

Related Products:

To learn more about Chinese culture and traditions, check out these books on Amazon:

• Chinese Culture: General Introduction
• Chinese Etiquette and Customs

To explore more about the Tibeto-Burman ethnic group, consider these books:

• Tibeto-Burman Ethnic Group: History and Culture
• Tibeto-Burman: Traditions and Lifestyle