Mysterious Chinese Characters (11): Yi

The Chinese character for medicine, Yi, shows how the language has evolved with changing cultural practices over history.
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Mysterious Chinese Characters (11): Yi
Yi Jianlian tied his career high with 29 points in the Nets' 105-89 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. It was Yi's third game back with the Nets since injury. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
9/2/2008
Updated:
10/1/2015
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The Chinese character for 'medicine', yi. (The Epoch Times)