COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 隐 is built
Traditional etymology note: A place 阝 to hide when worried 急
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How to Write 隐 (yǐn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) secret; hidden; concealed; crypto-
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yǐn
隐
(bound form) secret; hidden; concealed; crypto-
Common words
yǐn cáng
隐藏
to hide; to conceal; to mask; to shelter
yǐn sī
隐私
secrets; private business; privacy
yǐn bì
隐蔽
to conceal; to hide; covert; under cover
yǐn hán
隐含
to contain in a concealed form; to keep covered up; implicit
yǐn huàn
隐患
a danger concealed within sth; hidden damage; misfortune not visible from the surface
yǐn mán
隐瞒
to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 隐
Say “yǐn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
yǐn cáng
to hide; to conceal; to mask; to shelter
yǐn sī
secrets; private business; privacy
yǐn bì
to conceal; to hide; covert; under cover
yǐn hán
to contain in a concealed form; to keep covered up; implicit
yǐn huàn
a danger concealed within sth; hidden damage; misfortune not visible from the surface
yǐn mán
to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 隐?
隐 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 隐 (yǐn) mean?
隐 (yǐn) means (bound form) secret; hidden; concealed; crypto-.
What is the radical of 隐?
The radical of 隐 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.