Writing
矣 (yǐ) — how to say "particle indicating completion" in Chinese
矣
Particle indicating completion
modal particle
How to use it
Goes at the end of the sentence and sets its tone.
此事定矣。
cǐ shì dìng yǐ
This matter is settled.
Character composition
矣
completion particle
Radicals / Keys
矢
Arrow
#111 · shǐ · 5 strokes
Examples
吾知其不可矣，然犹行之。
I know it's impossible, yet I still do it.
事已矣。
The matter is done.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "particle indicating completion" in Chinese?
"particle indicating completion" in Chinese is 矣 (yǐ).
Yi meaning Chinese
矣 (yǐ) means "Particle indicating completion".
How is 矣 pronounced?
It is pronounced yǐ (written as yi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "particle indicating completion" in Chinese characters?
It is written 矣 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 矣?
矣 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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