Writing
银 (yín) — how to say "silver" in Chinese
银
Silver
noun
Radicals / Keys
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
银戒指
yín jièzhi
silver ring
银项链
yín xiàngliàn
silver necklace
银灰色
yín huīsè
silver gray
Examples
这个古老的银杯子是爷爷留下来的。
This ancient silver cup was left by grandpa.
她喜欢银首饰。
She likes silver jewelry.
Frequently asked questions
What is silver in Chinese?
"silver" in Chinese is 银 (yín).
What does 银 mean in English?
银 (yín) means "Silver".
How is 银 pronounced?
It is pronounced yín (written as yin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Silver in Chinese character
It is written 银 and has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 银?
银 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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