印 (yìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 印 (yìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 印 (yìn) means "to print; seal; stamp; mark". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 卩.

Q: How do you write 印 stroke by stroke?

印 has 5 strokes. The radical is 卩. 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 印 and 卫?

印 (yìn) and 卫 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 印?

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

Q: What common words use 印?

Common words containing 印 include: 打印 (dǎ yìn) — to print; 印象 (yìn xiàng) — impression; 复印 (fù yìn) — to photocopy / to copy.

How to Write 印

The character 印 (yìn) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 卩 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

印 is pronounced yìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to print; seal; stamp; mark.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 印 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 印

打印 dǎ yìn

to print

印象 yìn xiàng

impression

复印 fù yìn

to photocopy / to copy

Example Sentences

我要打印这份文件。

wǒ yào dǎ yìn zhè fèn wén jiàn

I want to print this document.

他的印象很深。

tā de yìn xiàng hěn shēn

He has a deep impression.

请复印这张纸。

qǐng fù yìn zhè zhāng zhǐ

Please photocopy this paper.

Similar Characters

卫 wèi

卬 áng

卮 zhī

Practice Writing 印 (yìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 印

What does 印 (yìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 印 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 印 and 卫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 印?

What common words use 印?

How to Write 印 (yìn)