頤
yí
On phones & maps: 颐
What does 頤 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
restore / care for
In this place
In 頤和园: the court’s “take care of yourself” verb — rest and rebuild strength, not snack care.
Remember this
Think “restore” more than “eat.” On this gate 頤 is the recovery verb before balance: the garden’s job was to ready a tired court, not to feed tourists.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 頤 (yí) mean for travelers?
- restore / care for
- Where will I see 頤 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Summer Palace. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 頤 on the street?
- Think “restore” more than “eat.” On this gate 頤 is the recovery verb before balance: the garden’s job was to ready a tired court, not to feed tourists.