寅 meaning and stroke order
To respect, to revere; respectfully; 3rd terrestrial branch
Strokes11
Pinyinyín
ToneTone 2
How to write 寅, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 寅
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
yínsecond tone (rising)
- 3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger
- ancient Chinese compass point: 60°
How 寅 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 宀 (roof), shared by 67 characters on this site.
Characters that contain 寅
Learning 寅 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 寅
How many strokes are in 寅?
寅 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 寅 mean?
寅 (yín) means to respect, to revere; respectfully; 3rd terrestrial branch.
How do you pronounce 寅?
寅 is pronounced yín, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 寅?
The radical of 寅 is 宀, which carries the idea of "roof". Dictionaries list 寅 under this radical.