亿 yì

HSK 5 Writing L5

A person (亻) and the mind (意 simplified to 乙) representing a massive count.

Focus on recognizing the radical components of 亿 to build strong visual recognition.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 一亿 = one million 一亿 = 100 million (一百万 = 1 million)

    亿 is 100,000,000 (ten tens of millions), not one million. English speakers often drop two zeros.

What is the core visual insight behind 亿 (yì)?

A person (亻) counting past ideas (意) — a massive one hundred million.

Understanding the internal components of 亿 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 3 stories

《一二三(1)》 Counting Numbers Rhyme
HSK 1 ~1 min read 48 chars
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This rhythmic poem helps you practice numbers from one to ten and larger units. Listen to the beat and count along!

  • 千万亿 ,两点半。

  • 十亿 人,年月日。

《一二三(2)》 Counting Days and Rhymes
HSK 1 ~2 min read 84 chars
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This playful poem turns numbers into a rhythm of daily life. As you read, practice counting, days of the week, and common time words in a fun, memorable way.

  • 零百千万 亿 ,可以医椅衣。

《饥饿的深意》 The Hidden Meaning of Hunger
HSK 7 ~11 min read 1243 chars
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Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.

  • 昨晚跟一个身家过 亿 的外贸老板同席吃饭,突然发现一个挺扎心的社交真相。

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