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

Q: What does 阴 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阴 (yīn) means "cloudy; shady; yin". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阴 stroke by stroke?

阴 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阴 and 邓?

阴 (yīn) and 邓 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 阴?

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

Q: What common words use 阴?

Common words containing 阴 include: 阴天 (yīn tiān) — cloudy day; overcast; 阴影 (yīn yǐng) — shadow; shade; 阴凉 (yīn liáng) — shady and cool.

How to Write 阴

The character 阴 (yīn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

阴 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means cloudy; shady; yin.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 阴 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 阴

阴天 yīn tiān

cloudy day; overcast

阴影 yīn yǐng

shadow; shade

阴凉 yīn liáng

shady and cool

Example Sentences

今天是阴天。

jīn tiān shì yīn tiān

Today is a cloudy day.

树下有阴影。

shù xià yǒu yīn yǐng

There is a shadow under the tree.

这里很阴凉。

zhè lǐ hěn yīn liáng

It is very shady and cool here.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

Practice Writing 阴 (yīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阴

What does 阴 (yīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阴 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阴?

What common words use 阴?

How to Write 阴 (yīn)