COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 蔭 is built
Traditional etymology note: Shade 陰 provided by a tree 艹; 陰 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 蔭 (yīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
shade, shelter; to protect
yīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yīn
蔭
shade, shelter; to protect
Common words
yīn
蔭
shade, shelter; to protect
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 蔭
Say “yīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 蔭
Common words and phrases
yīn
shade, shelter; to protect
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 蔭?
蔭 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 蔭 (yīn) mean?
蔭 (yīn) means shade, shelter; to protect.
What is the radical of 蔭?
The radical of 蔭 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.