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

Q: What does 檃 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 檃 (yǐn) means "wood-straightening tool". with 16 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 檃 stroke by stroke?

檃 has 16 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 檃 and 榍?

檃 (yǐn) and 榍 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 檃?

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

Q: What common words use 檃?

Common words containing 檃 include: 檃括 (yǐn kuò) — to correct; to reshape; to summarize; 檃栝 (yǐn guā) — wood-straightening tool; to correct; 檃正 (yǐn zhèng) — to straighten; to correct.

How to Write 檃

The character 檃 (yǐn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

檃 is pronounced yǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means wood-straightening tool.

Common Words with 檃

檃括 yǐn kuò

to correct; to reshape; to summarize

檃栝 yǐn guā

wood-straightening tool; to correct

檃正 yǐn zhèng

to straighten; to correct

Example Sentences

他在檃括木材。

tā zài yǐn kuò mù cái

He is shaping the wood.

这是一个檃栝。

zhè shì yí gè yǐn guā

This is a shaping tool.

檃正木材的形状。

yǐn zhèng mù cái de xíng zhuàng

Straighten the shape of the wood.

Similar Characters

榍 xiè

榕 róng

榛 zhēn

Practice Writing 檃 (yǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 檃

What does 檃 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 檃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 檃 and 榍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 檃?

What common words use 檃?

How to Write 檃 (yǐn)