肄

yì

聿 + 𠤕

Definitions

yì to learn; to practice or study (old)

Etymology

About

肄 primarily denotes studying, practicing a profession, or engaging in continuous toil. Structurally, it consists of a modified 匕 over an arrow 矢 on the left, and the radical 聿 on the right, which depicts a hand holding a brush or writing instrument. The brush component suggests actions requiring skill, writing, and disciplined learning, aligning with the character's core meaning of academic or vocational practice. Over time, its sense narrowed from general physical labor and toil to formal education and rigorous training, and it now frequently appears in contexts like matriculation, attending an institution, or completing specialized coursework.