COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 阴 is built
Traditional etymology note: The place 阝 of the moon 月; compare 阳
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How to Write 阴 (yīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
overcast (weather)
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yīn
阴
overcast (weather)
Common words
yīn àn
阴暗
dim; dark; overcast; darkness
yīn lì
阴历
lunar calendar
yīn móu
阴谋
to conspire; to plot; a conspiracy; a plot
yīn xìng
阴性
negative; feminine
yīn yǐng
阴影
(lit. and fig.) shadow
yīn
阴
overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
阴
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阴
阴
阴
阴
阴
阴
LEARNING TIP
Remember 阴
Say “yīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 阴
Common words and phrases
yīn àn
dim; dark; overcast; darkness
yīn lì
lunar calendar
yīn móu
to conspire; to plot; a conspiracy; a plot
yīn xìng
negative; feminine
yīn yǐng
(lit. and fig.) shadow
yīn
overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“阴”。
Zhège zì shì “yīn”.
This character is “阴”.
我正在学习“阴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yīn” zì.
I am learning the character “阴”.
请写一遍“阴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yīn”.
Please write “阴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 阴?
阴 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 阴 (yīn) mean?
阴 (yīn) means overcast (weather).
What is the radical of 阴?
The radical of 阴 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.