How to Write 音
The character 音 (yīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 音 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
音 is pronounced yīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means sound; tone; music.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 音 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 音
音乐
yīn yuè
music
声音
shēng yīn
Sound; voice.
发音
fā yīn
pronunciation; to pronounce
Example Sentences
我喜欢听音乐。
wǒ xǐ huān tīng yīn yuè
I like listening to music.
你的声音很好听。
nǐ de shēng yīn hěn hǎo tīng
Your voice sounds very nice.
他的发音很标准。
tā de fā yīn hěn biāo zhǔn
His pronunciation is very standard.
Practice Writing 音 (yīn)
Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 音 with real-time feedback.