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

Q: What does 尹 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尹 (yǐn) means "Yin (a surname); to govern". with 4 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 尹 stroke by stroke?

尹 has 4 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 尹 and 尸?

尹 (yǐn) and 尸 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 尹?

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

Q: What common words use 尹?

Common words containing 尹 include: 尹先生 (yǐn xiān shēng) — Mr. Yin; 姓尹 (xìng yǐn) — Surname Yin; 府尹 (fǔ yǐn) — Prefect; local governor in ancient China.

How to Write 尹

The character 尹 (yǐn) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 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

尹 is pronounced yǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yin (a surname); to govern.

Common Words with 尹

尹先生 yǐn xiān shēng

Mr. Yin

姓尹 xìng yǐn

Surname Yin

府尹 fǔ yǐn

Prefect; local governor in ancient China

Example Sentences

尹先生今天不在家。

yǐn xiān shēng jīn tiān bù zài jiā

Mr. Yin is not at home today.

我的好朋友姓尹。

wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu xìng yǐn

My best friend's surname is Yin.

他是古代的府尹。

tā shì gǔ dài de fǔ yǐn

He was a prefect in ancient times.

Similar Characters

尸 shī

尺 chǐ

尻 kāo

Practice Writing 尹 (yǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尹

What does 尹 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尹 and 尸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尹?

What common words use 尹?

How to Write 尹 (yǐn)