() — (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

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

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