COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 引 is built
Traditional etymology note: To pull back a bow's 弓 drawstring 丨
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How to Write 引 (yǐn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to draw (e.g. a bow)
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǐn
引
to draw (e.g. a bow)
Common words
xī yǐn
吸引
to attract; to appeal to; to fascinate
yǐn qǐ
引起
to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse
yǐn jìn
引进
to recommend; to introduce (from outside)
yǐn dǎo
引导
to guide; to lead (around); to conduct; to boot
yǐn fā
引发
to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause
yǐn rù
引入
to draw into; to pull into; to introduce
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 引
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 引
Common words and phrases
xī yǐn
to attract; to appeal to; to fascinate
yǐn qǐ
to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse
yǐn jìn
to recommend; to introduce (from outside)
yǐn dǎo
to guide; to lead (around); to conduct; to boot
yǐn fā
to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause
yǐn rù
to draw into; to pull into; to introduce
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“引”。
Zhège zì shì “yǐn”.
This character is “引”.
我正在学习“引”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǐn” zì.
I am learning the character “引”.
请写一遍“引”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǐn”.
Please write “引” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 引?
引 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 引 (yǐn) mean?
引 (yǐn) means to draw (e.g. a bow).
What is the radical of 引?
The radical of 引 is 弓, associated with Not yet classified.