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jii
ꆈꌠꉙ
Discover the Yi syllabary used for the Liangshan variety of the Yi language.
A first look
ꀀ ꀁ ꀂ
See the rhythm before you practise it: the shapes, direction, and small details that make this system recognisable.
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- Writing model
- Syllabary
- Direction
- Left to right
- Used in
- Southwestern China and Yi communities
- Practice unit
- Syllable signs
Beginner focus
Large inventory and visual grouping
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Guides for jii.
How to start writing Yi
Meet the Yi syllabary through sound-bearing signs, balanced forms, and language-specific examples.
Read guideYi foundations · 4 min readYi syllabary and sound-based practice
Organise Yi handwriting around syllable signs, sound retrieval, and careful comparison of unfamiliar forms.
Read guideYi practice · 4 min readYi form, spacing, and delayed recall
Build a short Yi practice loop that connects sound, sign shape, and readable sequence.
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