乙 · yǐ

形状提示

A Z-shaped curve: starts horizontal, bends down, then hooks right — like a crawling snake.

用法

Suggests bending or changing direction. Heads the 2nd Heavenly Stem (Yi).

学习笔记

Z-shaped curve. Found in 也 (also), 乱 (chaotic), 乾 (dry/heaven).

• 已: 乙 is open; 已 is sealed with a capping stroke on top.
• 巳: 乙 is a simple large curve; 巳 is fully enclosed.