(bound form) to restrain; to curb; to press down

(literary) used to connect phrases or clauses expressing a choice, similar to 还是 hái​shi

(literary) used to show a transition or contrast, meaning "but" or "however"

(literary) used to show a further level or addition, meaning "furthermore" or "and also"

the Chinese surname Yi

(of voice or sound) low; deep; (of posture) bowed or lowered