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

Q: What does 胤 (yìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胤 (yìn) means "Offspring; to inherit". with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胤 stroke by stroke?

胤 has 9 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胤 and 朊?

胤 (yìn) and 朊 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 胤?

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

Q: What common words use 胤?

Common words containing 胤 include: 后胤 (hòu yìn) — descendant; posterity; 胤裔 (yìn yì) — Descendants; offspring; 胤续 (yìn xù) — To continue the lineage; descendants.

How to Write 胤

The character 胤 (yìn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

胤 is pronounced yìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Offspring; to inherit.

Common Words with 胤

后胤 hòu yìn

descendant; posterity

胤裔 yìn yì

Descendants; offspring

胤续 yìn xù

To continue the lineage; descendants

Example Sentences

他是王室的后胤。

tā shì wáng shì de hòu yìn

He is a descendant of the royal family.

家族的胤裔很多。

jiā zú de yìn yì hěn duō

The clan has many descendants.

这种文化得到了胤续。

zhè zhǒng wén huà dé dào le yìn xù

This culture has been continued.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胤

What does 胤 (yìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胤 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胤?

What common words use 胤?

How to Write 胤 (yìn)