礒 (yǐ) — (rare) variant of 磯 (jī), a rocky bank or jetty

Definition

礒 (yǐ) is a rare variant of 磯 (jī), used mainly in place names and classical-style writing for a rocky shore or jetty. In modern Chinese, 磯 is the standard form learners will see.

noun

(rare) variant of 磯 (jī)a rocky bank or jetty

Examples

礒。
Hǎi biān yǒu yí kuài dà yǐ.
There is a large rocky bank by the seaside.
礒。
Yú chuán tíng kào zài yǐ biān.
The fishing boat docked by the jetty.
礒。
Zhè zuò xiǎo dǎo zhōu wéi yǒu hěn duō yǐ shí.
This small island is surrounded by many rocky banks.

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