COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 寅 is built
寅 can be remembered by breaking it into 宀 + 一 + 由 + 八. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 寅 (yín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger
yínTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yín
寅
3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger
Common words
yín
寅
3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 寅
Say “yín” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 寅
Common words and phrases
yín
3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 寅?
寅 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 寅 (yín) mean?
寅 (yín) means 3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger.
What is the radical of 寅?
The radical of 寅 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.