寅 (yín) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 寅 (yín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寅 (yín) means "the third Earthly Branch; 3-5 a.m.". with 11 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寅 stroke by stroke?

寅 has 11 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寅 and 客?

寅 (yín) and 客 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 寅?

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

Q: What common words use 寅?

Common words containing 寅 include: 寅时 (yín shí) — 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.; 寅年 (yín nián) — Year of the Tiger; 寅虎 (yín hǔ) — Tiger (zodiac sign).

How to Write 寅

The character 寅 (yín) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

寅 is pronounced yín in Mandarin Chinese. It means the third Earthly Branch; 3-5 a.m..

Common Words with 寅

寅时 yín shí

3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

寅年 yín nián

Year of the Tiger

寅虎 yín hǔ

Tiger (zodiac sign)

Example Sentences

寅时是凌晨三点到五点。

yín shí shì líng chén sān diǎn dào wǔ diǎn

Yinshi is from three to five in the morning.

明年是农历寅年。

míng nián shì nóng lì yín nián

Next year is the Year of the Tiger in the lunar calendar.

生肖中寅对应的是虎。

shēng xiào zhōng yín duì yìng de shì hǔ

In the Chinese zodiac, 'Yin' corresponds to the Tiger.

Similar Characters

客 kè

宣 xuān

室 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寅

What does 寅 (yín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寅 and 客?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寅?

What common words use 寅?

How to Write 寅 (yín)