逸 (yì) — Ease / Freedom
Single-character Chinese tattoo · verified meaning · fine-line & minimalist friendly
Browse all 逸 glyphs ↗Meaning & Nuance
逸 (yì) means “ease,” “freedom,” or “to escape” — a relaxed, unburdened state. It is the character in 安逸 (ānyì, “peaceful/easy”) and 飘逸 (piāoyì, “elegant and free-flowing,” often of movement or calligraphy). As a tattoo it suggests a life lived lightly, free of constraint, with grace. It is more about effortless freedom than 纵 (zòng, “unrestrained/indulgent”).
Pronunciation & Form
Pinyin: yì — a fourth-tone (sharp falling) syllable, dropping decisively. Structure: contains the walking radical 辶 (chuò, “to move”) wrapping 兔 (tù, “rabbit”) — picturing a rabbit darting away, evoking escape and ease.
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Why Get 逸 as a Tattoo
逸 is a tattoo about freedom with grace — moving through life unburdened, like a rabbit slipping free. It suits free spirits who value ease over struggle, and those who see elegance in letting go. The character feels refined and a little rare, giving the tattoo quiet sophistication.
Tattoo Style & Placement
Best fits: fine-line, calligraphic, or flowing-script styles where movement can be expressed. 逸 has many strokes, so give it a medium size on the forearm, shoulder, or back so the walking-radical and inner form stay legible.
Authenticity & Cultural Note
Always confirm the character with a native speaker or linguist before inking. 逸 (yì) is uncommon and easily mistranslated or swapped with 易 (yì, “easy”) or 意 (yì, “meaning”) — a native-verified 逸 keeps your tattoo as “ease/freedom.” handmade.ink meanings are checked by native Chinese linguists.
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