绎

繹

yì

纟 + 𠬤

Definitions

yì (verb) to interpret; to deduce

yì (adjective) continuous; successive

Etymology phono-semantic

thread

Semantic: 纟

About

The traditional form 繹 combines the silk radical 糸 (simplified to 纟), which relates to threads and weaving, with the phonetic 睪 (yì) on the right. The simplified 绎 replaces the complex phonetic 睪 with the simpler 𠬤, giving the right-side component 圣. Originally, the character referred to drawing out silk threads from a cocoon, a meticulous and continuous process. This literal meaning evolved into abstract notions of continuous succession and logical deduction, as seen in 演绎 (to deduce, unfold).

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Seal Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

他在演绎一个故事。

Tā zài yǎnyì yīgè gùshì.

He is performing a story.

这部电影演绎了历史。

Zhè bù diànyǐng yǎnyì le lìshǐ.

This movie depicts history.

演员们演绎了不同的角色。

Yǎnyuán men yǎnyì le bùtóng de juésè.

The actors performed different roles.

通过数据，我们可以演绎出结论。

Tōngguò shùjù, wǒmen kěyǐ yǎnyì chū jiélùn.

Through data, we can deduce conclusions.

她的演绎方式非常独特。

Tā de yǎnyì fāngshì fēicháng dútè.

Her way of interpretation is very unique.

哲学家经常演绎复杂的理论。

Zhéxué jiā jīngcháng yǎnyì fùzá de lǐlùn.

Philosophers often deduce complex theories.

从这些线索中，侦探演绎出了真相。

Cóng zhèxiē xiànsuǒ zhōng, zhēntàn yǎnyì chū le zhēnxiàng.

From these clues, the detective deduced the truth.

在科学实验中，演绎推理是常用的方法。

Zài kēxué shíyàn zhōng, yǎnyì tuīlǐ shì chángyòng de fāngfǎ.

In scientific experiments, deductive reasoning is a commonly used method.

Related Characters

Component: 纟

Component: 𠬤

绎