COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 因 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茵 (yīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mattress
yīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
yīn
茵
mattress
Common words
yīn
茵
mattress
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茵
Say “yīn” 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 茵
Common words and phrases
yīn
mattress
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“茵”。
Zhège zì shì “yīn”.
This character is “茵”.
我正在学习“茵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yīn” zì.
I am learning the character “茵”.
请写一遍“茵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yīn”.
Please write “茵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茵?
茵 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 茵 (yīn) mean?
茵 (yīn) means mattress.
What is the radical of 茵?
The radical of 茵 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.