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

Q: What does 堙 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 堙 (yīn) means "to block; to bury; to mound". with 12 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堙 stroke by stroke?

堙 has 12 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 堙 and 垸?

堙 (yīn) and 垸 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 堙?

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

Q: What common words use 堙?

Common words containing 堙 include: 堙没 (yīn mò) — to be buried; to fall into oblivion; 堙塞 (yīn sāi) — to block up; to clog; 堙灭 (yīn miè) — to be annihilated; to perish.

How to Write 堙

The character 堙 (yīn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

堙 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to block; to bury; to mound.

Common Words with 堙

堙没 yīn mò

to be buried; to fall into oblivion

堙塞 yīn sāi

to block up; to clog

堙灭 yīn miè

to be annihilated; to perish

Example Sentences

历史不该被堙没。

lì shǐ bù gāi bèi yīn mò

History should not be buried or forgotten.

这里的河道被堙塞了。

zhè lǐ de hé dào bèi yīn sāi le

The river channel here is blocked.

文明不会轻易堙灭。

wén míng bú huì qīng yì yīn miè

Civilization will not easily perish.

Similar Characters

垸 yuàn

埂 gěng

埃 āi

Practice Writing 堙 (yīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堙

What does 堙 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堙 and 垸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堙?

What common words use 堙?

How to Write 堙 (yīn)