COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 因 is built
因 can be remembered by breaking it into 囗 + 大. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s full enclosure structure.
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How to Write 因 (yīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cause
yīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yīn
因
cause
Common words
yīn wèi
因为
because; owing to; on account of
yīn cǐ
因此
thus; consequently; as a result
yuán yīn
原因
cause; origin; root cause; reason
yīn ér
因而
therefore; as a result; thus; and as a result, ...
yīn sù
因素
element; factor
jī yīn
基因
gene (loanword)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 因
Say “yīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 因
Common words and phrases
yīn wèi
because; owing to; on account of
yīn cǐ
thus; consequently; as a result
yuán yīn
cause; origin; root cause; reason
yīn ér
therefore; as a result; thus; and as a result, ...
yīn sù
element; factor
jī yīn
gene (loanword)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“因”。
Zhège zì shì “yīn”.
This character is “因”.
我正在学习“因”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yīn” zì.
I am learning the character “因”.
请写一遍“因”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yīn”.
Please write “因” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 因?
因 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 因 (yīn) mean?
因 (yīn) means cause.
What is the radical of 因?
The radical of 因 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.