Chinese Character: 阴 (yīn - Shade; Yin (in Yin and Yang))
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 阝 (The left-falling ear radical, often related to geographical locations or social concepts)
Stroke Count: 6 (The number of strokes to write the character)
Character Decomposition: 阝 + 月 (The combination of the left-falling ear radical and the moon radical)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: yīn (The standard Romanization of the Chinese character's pronunciation)
3. Meaning (含义)
阴 can mean shade, shadow, the moon, or the feminine and negative principle in traditional Chinese philosophy (Yin). (The various meanings of the Chinese character)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 阴天 (yīn tiān) - Cloudy day
- 阴阳 (yīn yáng) - Yin and Yang (the two opposing principles in Chinese philosophy)
- 阴影 (yīn yǐng) - Shadow
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
阴 can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it refers to concepts like shade or the Yin principle. As an adjective, it can describe something related to the Yin quality. (How the character is used in grammar)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of Yin and Yang represents the balance of opposing forces in the universe. Yin is associated with qualities such as passivity, darkness, and femininity. (The cultural significance of the character)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
今天是阴天。(Jīn tiān shì yīn tiān.) - It's a cloudy day today.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
联想“阴”字由“阝”和“月”组成，月亮常常在阴天或夜晚出现，所以可以将“阴”和阴天、月亮联系起来记忆。(Associate the character "阴" with the moon and cloudy days. The moon often appears on cloudy or night - time, so it helps to remember the character.)