Writing
阴 (yīn) — how to say "yin" in Chinese
阴
Yin, feminine/negative principle, dark, hidden
adjective
Radicals / Keys
阜
Mound
#170 · fù · 8 strokes
Collocations
阴天
yīn tiān
cloudy day
Examples
今天阴天，我们在家休息。
It's cloudy today, we'll stay home to rest.
今天阴天
Today is cloudy.
Mnemonic
[yīn-] Yinny the Cat prowls around a shadowy alley and spots a glowing 阴 "YIN" sign 🌑 on the wall. The sign flickers like a beacon of mystery, inviting her into a hidden realm of secrets and whispers. This secret world guards the yin side, with shadows dancing in gentle harmony.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "yin" in Chinese?
"yin" in Chinese is 阴 (yīn).
Yin meaning in English
阴 (yīn) means "Yin, feminine/negative principle, dark, hidden".
How to pronounce yin in Chinese?
It is pronounced yīn (written as yin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Yin in Chinese character
It is written 阴 and has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 阴?
阴 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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