吲 (yǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吲 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吲 (yǐn) means "smile (archaic); used in chemical terms". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吲 stroke by stroke?

吲 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吲 and 卟?

吲 (yǐn) and 卟 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 吲?

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

Q: What common words use 吲?

Common words containing 吲 include: 吲哚 (yǐn duǒ) — indole; 吲哚类 (yǐn duǒ lèi) — indoles; 吲哚环 (yǐn duǒ huán) — indole ring.

How to Write 吲

The character 吲 (yǐn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

吲 is pronounced yǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means smile (archaic); used in chemical terms.

Common Words with 吲

吲哚 yǐn duǒ

indole

吲哚类 yǐn duǒ lèi

indoles

吲哚环 yǐn duǒ huán

indole ring

Example Sentences

这种物质叫吲哚。

zhè zhǒng wù zhì jiào yǐn duǒ

This substance is called indole.

这是吲哚类化合物。

zhè shì yǐn duǒ lèi huà hé wù

This is an indole compound.

它含有吲哚环结构。

tā hán yǒu yǐn duǒ huán jié gòu

It contains an indole ring structure.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吲

What does 吲 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吲 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吲?

What common words use 吲?

How to Write 吲 (yǐn)