to translate, to interpret

JLPT N5 7 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of (yì)

The character primarily means "to translate" or "to interpret." It is commonly used when referring to converting text or speech from one language to another.

Common contexts

  • Translating written materials: books, articles, documents.
  • Interpreting spoken language in meetings or conferences.

Collocations and patterns

  • (yì chéng): to translate into a certain language.
  • (tóngshēng chuányì): simultaneous interpretation.
  • (yìyuán): translator or interpreter.

Notes

When using , the focus is on the act of language conversion, either written or oral. It differs from related verbs like 翻译 (fānyì), which is more general but often interchangeable. tends to appear in compound words or formal contexts. Avoid confusing with (yì, meaning to discuss) or (yì, meaning benefit).

Understanding helps learners talk about translation work, language services, and multilingual communication naturally.

Example Sentences

He is responsible for translating this book from English to Chinese.

At the conference, professional interpreters provide simultaneous

This article is translated very smoothly and conveys the meaning of the