COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 饮 is built
Traditional etymology note: 饣 (food) suggests the meaning, while 欠 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 饮 (yǐn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
old variant of 飲|饮[yin3]
yǐnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǐn
饮
old variant of 飲|饮[yin3]
Common words
yǐn liào
饮料
drink; beverage
cān yǐn
餐饮
food and beverage; catering; repast
yǐn shí
饮食
eating and drinking; food and drink; diet
yǐn yòng shuǐ
饮用水
drinking water; potable water
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 饮
Say “yǐn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 饮
Common words and phrases
yǐn liào
drink; beverage
cān yǐn
food and beverage; catering; repast
yǐn shí
eating and drinking; food and drink; diet
yǐn yòng shuǐ
drinking water; potable water
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 饮?
饮 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 饮 (yǐn) mean?
饮 (yǐn) means old variant of 飲|饮[yin3].
What is the radical of 饮?
The radical of 饮 is 饣, associated with Not yet classified.