How to Write 荫
The character 荫 (yīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
荫 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means shade; shadow.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: yīn, yìn.
Common Words with 荫
Example Sentences
夏天，大家喜欢躲在浓密的树荫下乘凉。
xià tiān dà jiā xǐ huān duǒ zài nóng mì de shù yīn xià shèng liáng
In summer, people like to stay under the thick shade of trees to enjoy the cool air.
校园里的林荫道在午后显得格外宁静幽美。
xiào yuán lǐ de lín yīn dào zài wǔ hòu xiǎn de gé wài níng jìng yōu měi
The tree-lined path on campus looks exceptionally quiet and beautiful in the afternoon.
这里的古建筑群得到了当地政府的荫护。
zhè lǐ de gǔ jiàn zhù qún dé dào le dāng dì zhèng fǔ de yīn hù
The ancient architectural complex here is protected by the local government.
在古代，立下大功的将领可以封妻荫子。
zài gǔ dài lì xià dà gōng de jiàng lǐng kě yǐ fēng qī yìn zǐ
In ancient times, generals who achieved great merit could gain titles for their wives and positions for their sons.
Practice Writing 荫 (yīn)
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