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The Chinese character 懿 (yì) is an adjective meaning virtuous, admirable, or fine, historically used to describe the moral excellence of women, especially empresses or royal consorts. Structurally, it combines the semantic component 心 (xīn, heart/mind), indicating an internal moral state, with the phonetic component 壹 (yī, unity), which also contributes the idea of single-mindedness. Some analyses link the right side to a reduced form of 恣 (zì), suggesting a deliberate alignment of inner desires toward goodness. The core meaning is profound moral beauty and virtuous conduct, later extending as a respectful prefix for things associated with honored female figures, such as their virtues or decrees.
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她具有美好的懿德。
他的懿行值得学习。
这位老师懿范永存。
皇后颁布了一道懿旨。
他的懿德和智慧深受尊敬。
在历史上，许多懿行被记载下来。
司马懿是三国时期的政治家。
她的懿德不仅影响了家人，还感动了社区。