益
益 (yì) · to profit
益 (yì) means “to profit”. It is made of 水 + 皿 and has 10 strokes.
Break 益 into its parts
What 益 is made of
- 水 shuǐ — water
- 皿 mǐn — dish
- 一 — horizontal stroke
Origin hint: A container 皿 overflowing with water 水 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
益 stroke order
Example sentences with 利益
我们要考虑大家的利益。Wǒmen yào kǎolǜ dàjiā de lìyì.We must consider everyone's interests.
他只关心自己的利益。Tā zhǐ guānxīn zìjǐ de lìyì.He only cares about his own benefit.
Words with 益
Also built with 水
Quick facts
| Pinyin | yì |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to profit |
| Strokes | 10 |
| Radical | 皿 (dish, #108) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 益
What does 益 mean?
益 (yì) means “to profit”.
How many strokes does 益 have?
益 has 10 strokes.
What is the radical of 益?
The radical of 益 is 皿 (mǐn, “dish”), Kangxi radical number 108.
What parts make up 益?
益 is made of 水 (water) and 皿 (dish).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.