Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 贻贝
Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.
When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
treasured object; treasure; darling; baby; cowry; good-for-nothing or queer character
贝壳bèikéshell (of a mollusk)
贻笑yí xiàoto be ridiculous; to make a fool of oneself
贻害yí hàito have bad consequences
贻误yí wùto affect adversely; to delay or hinder; to waste (an opportunity)
贻燕yí yànto leave peace for the future generations