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

Q: What does 狺 (yín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狺 (yín) means "the sound of a dog barking". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狺 stroke by stroke?

狺 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狺 and 狉?

狺 (yín) and 狉 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 狺?

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

Q: What common words use 狺?

Common words containing 狺 include: 狺狺 (yín yín) — barking (onomatopoeia); 狺狺狂吠 (yín yín kuáng fèi) — barking furiously; 狺声 (yín shēng) — barking sound.

How to Write 狺

The character 狺 (yín) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狺 is pronounced yín in Mandarin Chinese. It means the sound of a dog barking.

Common Words with 狺

狺狺 yín yín

barking (onomatopoeia)

狺狺狂吠 yín yín kuáng fèi

barking furiously

狺声 yín shēng

barking sound

Example Sentences

犬吠声狺狺。

quǎn fèi shēng yín yín

The dog is snarling.

恶犬狺狺狂吠。

è quǎn yín yín kuáng fèi

The vicious dog is barking wildly.

远处传来狺声。

yuǎn chù chuán lái yín shēng

The sound of a dog barking came from the distance.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狺

What does 狺 (yín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狺 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狺?

What common words use 狺?

How to Write 狺 (yín)