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

Q: What does 隐 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 隐 (yǐn) means "hidden; concealed". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隐 stroke by stroke?

隐 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隐 and 郗?

隐 (yǐn) and 郗 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 隐?

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

Q: What common words use 隐?

Common words containing 隐 include: 隐藏 (yǐn cáng) — to hide; to conceal; 隐瞒 (yǐn mán) — to conceal; to hide (the truth); 隐形 (yǐn xíng) — invisible; stealth.

How to Write 隐

The character 隐 (yǐn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

隐 is pronounced yǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means hidden; concealed.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 隐 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 隐

隐藏 yǐn cáng

to hide; to conceal

隐瞒 yǐn mán

to conceal; to hide (the truth)

隐形 yǐn xíng

invisible; stealth

Example Sentences

他隐藏了自己的秘密。

tā yǐn cáng le zì jǐ de mì mì

He hid his secret.

你不应该隐瞒事实。

nǐ bù yīng gāi yǐn mán shì shí

You shouldn't hide the facts.

我今天戴了隐形眼镜。

wǒ jīn tiān dài le yǐn xíng yǎn jìng

I wore contact lenses today.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

Practice Writing 隐 (yǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隐

What does 隐 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隐 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隐?

What common words use 隐?

How to Write 隐 (yǐn)