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

Q: What does 姻 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姻 (yīn) means "marriage; affinity". with 9 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姻 stroke by stroke?

姻 has 9 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姻 and 妊?

姻 (yīn) and 妊 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 姻?

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

Q: What common words use 姻?

Common words containing 姻 include: 婚姻 (hūn yīn) — Marriage; matrimony; 姻亲 (yīn qīn) — relatives by marriage; in-laws; 姻缘 (yīn yuán) — predestined marriage; fate that brings people together.

How to Write 姻

The character 姻 (yīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 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

姻 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means marriage; affinity.

Common Words with 姻

婚姻 hūn yīn

Marriage; matrimony

姻亲 yīn qīn

relatives by marriage; in-laws

姻缘 yīn yuán

predestined marriage; fate that brings people together

Example Sentences

他们的婚姻很幸福。

tā men de hūn yīn hěn xìng fú

Their marriage is very happy.

他们两家是姻亲关系。

tā men liǎng jiā shì yīn qīn guān xì

Their two families are related by marriage.

这是上天注定的姻缘。

zhè shì shàng tiān zhù dìng de yīn yuán

This is a marriage predestined by heaven.

Similar Characters

妊 rèn

妍 yán

妒 dù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姻

What does 姻 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姻 and 妊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姻?

What common words use 姻?

How to Write 姻 (yīn)