adjective, proper name, numeral · the second of the ten Heavenly Stems; second in order or rank, such as 'B' or 'II'

他在考试中得了乙等。

numeral · bent or winding in shape

此处的地势如乙字般弯曲。

numeral · an ancient Chinese compass point corresponding to 105 degrees

罗盘上的乙位代表特定的方位。

numeral, noun · prefix used in chemistry for ethyl or organic compounds containing two carbon atoms

实验室里这瓶乙醇的浓度很高，使用时要注意防火。

numeral · the Chinese character radical 'yi' (Kangxi radical 5)

“也”字的部首是乙部。

noun · the second party in a legal contract, typically referred to as 乙方 yǐ​fāng

乙方应当按合同约定支付费用。

numeral · turning stroke (in Chinese characters), also known as 折 zhé

老师正在黑板上演示“乙”这个笔画的正确写法。