COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吟 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 今 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吟 (yín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to chant
yínTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
yín
吟
to chant
Common words
shēn yín
呻吟
to moan; to groan
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
吟
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吟
吟
吟
吟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 吟
Say “yín” 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 吟
Common words and phrases
shēn yín
to moan; to groan
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吟”。
Zhège zì shì “yín”.
This character is “吟”.
我正在学习“吟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yín” zì.
I am learning the character “吟”.
请写一遍“吟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yín”.
Please write “吟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吟?
吟 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吟 (yín) mean?
吟 (yín) means to chant.
What is the radical of 吟?
The radical of 吟 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.