COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 印
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A hand 爪 stamping a seal 卩
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How to Write 印 (yìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to print
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yìn
印
to print
Common words
dǎ yìn
打印
to affix a seal; to stamp; to print out (with a printer)
fù yìn
复印
to photocopy; to duplicate a document
yìn xiàng
印象
impression (sth that stays in one's mind); a memory
yìn shuā
印刷
to print; printing
jiǎo yìn
脚印
footprint
yìn zhāng
印章
seal; signet; chop; stamp
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
印
印
印
印
印
印
印
印
LEARNING TIP
Remember 印
Say “yìn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 印
Common words and phrases
dǎ yìn
to affix a seal; to stamp; to print out (with a printer)
fù yìn
to photocopy; to duplicate a document
yìn xiàng
impression (sth that stays in one's mind); a memory
yìn shuā
to print; printing
jiǎo yìn
footprint
yìn zhāng
seal; signet; chop; stamp
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“印”。
Zhège zì shì “yìn”.
This character is “印”.
我正在学习“印”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yìn” zì.
I am learning the character “印”.
请写一遍“印”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yìn”.
Please write “印” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 印?
印 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 印 (yìn) mean?
印 (yìn) means to print.
What is the radical of 印?
The radical of 印 is 卩, associated with Not yet classified.