乂 yì — to govern; to bring peace 乂 yì Level 2 · Frequent #3501 yì yi4 Basic definition verb to govern; to bring peace e.g 乂安 verb to mow; to cut grass e.g 乂草乂麦 Detailed explanation verb (会意。从丿从乂相交。又作“刈”。本义:割草或收割谷类植物) verb mow verb govern;settle;stable e.g 乂安 Related words 乂安 yì ān peace and orderly governance 乂草 yì cǎo to cut grass (乂 = 刈) 乂麦 yì mài to reap wheat