Notable People
- Yi Yuanji (易元吉, c.a. 1000-1064), styled Qingzhi (庆之), Northern Song Dynasty painter, famous for his realistic paintings of animals.
- Yi Zhongtian (易中天, born 1947), Chinese historian, author, scholar and TV personality.
- Yi Jianlian (易建联, born 1987), Chinese professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards.
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