COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荫 is built
Traditional etymology note: Shade 阴 provided by a tree 艹; 阴 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 荫 (yìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
shade
yìnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yìn / yīn
荫
shade
Common words
shù yīn
树荫
shade of a tree; Taiwan pr. [shu4 yin4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荫
Say “yìn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 荫
Common words and phrases
shù yīn
shade of a tree; Taiwan pr. [shu4 yin4]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荫?
荫 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荫 (yìn) mean?
荫 (yìn) means shade.
What is the radical of 荫?
The radical of 荫 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.