Yi
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Yi, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of an ethnic group living mainly in the mountainous regions of southwest China.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Mandarin 彝 (yí).
Full origin of Yi →Frequently asked questions
What does “Yi” mean?
The word “Yi” means a member of an ethnic group living mainly in the mountainous regions of southwest China. In plain terms, refers to a major ethnic group of southwest China and the family of languages they speak.
How do you use “Yi” in a sentence?
Here is “Yi” used in a sentence: “The Yi people of Sichuan and Yunnan have their own writing system.”
What part of speech is “Yi”?
“Yi” is a noun.
Is “Yi” a common word?
“Yi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Yi” have?
“Yi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an ethnic group living mainly in the mountainous regions of southwest China.
Is "Yi" a people, a language, or both?
"Yi" refers to both: it is the name of an ethnic group living mainly in the mountainous regions of southwest China, and it also names the group of Tibeto-Burman languages spoken by that people. Context determines whether the ethnic or linguistic sense is meant.
Where do the Yi people mainly live?
The Yi people live mainly in the mountainous regions of southwest China, forming one of the ethnic groups native to that area.
What language family do Yi languages belong to?
The Yi languages belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family, a group of languages spoken across parts of Asia.