COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尹 is built
Traditional etymology note: A scepter
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How to Write 尹 (yǐn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to administer; to govern
yǐnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǐn
尹
(literary) to administer; to govern
Common words
yǐn
尹
(literary) to administer; to govern
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尹
Say “yǐn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尹
Common words and phrases
yǐn
(literary) to administer; to govern
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尹?
尹 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 尹 (yǐn) mean?
尹 (yǐn) means (literary) to administer; to govern.
What is the radical of 尹?
The radical of 尹 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.