喑 (yīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喑 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喑 (yīn) means "mute / silent". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喑 stroke by stroke?

喑 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 喑 and 㕡?

喑 (yīn) and 㕡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 喑?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 喑?

Common words containing 喑 include: 喑哑 (yīn yǎ) — hoarse / mute; 喑默 (yīn mò) — silent; 喑呜 (yīn wū) — to sob / to wail.

How to Write 喑

The character 喑 (yīn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

喑 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means mute / silent.

Common Words with 喑

喑哑 yīn yǎ

hoarse / mute

喑默 yīn mò

silent

喑呜 yīn wū

to sob / to wail

Example Sentences

他的嗓子喑哑了。

tā de sǎng zi yīn yǎ le

His voice has become hoarse.

他在角落里喑默不语。

tā zài jiǎo luò lǐ yīn mò bù yǔ

He is sitting silently in the corner.

听到这消息他喑呜不已。

tīng dào zhè xiāo xī tā yīn wū bù yǐ

He sobbed uncontrollably upon hearing the news.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喑 (yīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喑

What does 喑 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喑 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喑?

What common words use 喑?

How to Write 喑 (yīn)