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

Q: What does 引 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 引 (yǐn) means "to lead, pull, or quote". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 引 stroke by stroke?

引 has 4 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 引 and 弓?

引 (yǐn) and 弓 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 引?

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

Q: What common words use 引?

Common words containing 引 include: 吸引 (xī yǐn) — to attract; 引起 (yǐn qǐ) — to cause or give rise to; 引用 (yǐn yòng) — to quote or cite.

How to Write 引

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

引 is pronounced yǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lead, pull, or quote.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 引 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 引

吸引 xī yǐn

to attract

引起 yǐn qǐ

to cause or give rise to

引用 yǐn yòng

to quote or cite

Example Sentences

这个表演很吸引人。

zhè ge biǎo yǎn hěn xī yǐn rén

This performance is very engaging.

这件事引起了讨论。

zhè jiàn shì yǐn qǐ le tǎo lùn

This matter sparked a discussion.

请引用这篇文章的话。

qǐng yǐn yòng zhè piān wén zhāng de huà

Please quote from this article.

Similar Characters

弓 gōng

弗 fú

弘 hóng

Practice Writing 引 (yǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 引

What does 引 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 引 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 引 and 弓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 引?

What common words use 引?

How to Write 引 (yǐn)