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

Q: What does 洇 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洇 (yīn) means "To soak in; to spread (of ink or liquid).". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洇 stroke by stroke?

洇 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 洇 and 㳄?

洇 (yīn) and 㳄 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 洇?

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

Q: What common words use 洇?

Common words containing 洇 include: 洇湿 (yīn shī) — To be soaked; to become damp.; 洇开 (yīn kāi) — To spread out (of ink on paper).; 洇染 (yīn rǎn) — To blot; to spread and dye..

How to Write 洇

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

洇 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To soak in; to spread (of ink or liquid)..

Common Words with 洇

洇湿 yīn shī

To be soaked; to become damp.

洇开 yīn kāi

To spread out (of ink on paper).

洇染 yīn rǎn

To blot; to spread and dye.

Example Sentences

汗水洇湿了衣服。

hàn shuǐ yīn shī le yī fú

Sweat soaked through the clothes.

墨水在纸上洇开了。

mò shuǐ zài zhǐ shàng yīn kāi le

The ink blotted on the paper.

颜色慢慢洇染开来。

yán sè màn màn yīn rǎn kāi lái

The color slowly spread and bled out.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洇

What does 洇 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洇 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洇?

What common words use 洇?

How to Write 洇 (yīn)