亦 (yì) — also; as well
Definition
亦 is a formal, written-Chinese equivalent of 也 ("also") — common in classical and literary prose, rare in everyday speech. Use 也 in modern conversation.
adverb
alsoas well
Examples
- 亦。Tā yì zàn chéng zhè ge jì huà.He also approves of this plan.
- 亦。Wǒ yì bú rèn wéi zhè yàng chǔ lǐ hé shì.I also don't think it's appropriate to handle it this way.
- 亦。Zhè jiàn shì yì xū shèn zhòng kǎo lǜ.This matter also needs careful consideration.
Origin
Indicative sign六书liùshū
指事zhǐshìAn abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.
亦 originally drew a person with marks at the armpits. It was later borrowed for its sound to write 亦 'also', so the picture is unrelated to that meaning.
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