Learn a Chinese Character - 姻 (yīn)

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 女 (female radical)

Stroke Count: 9

Character Structure: 左形右声，由 “女” 和 “因” 组成 (The left part "女" indicates the meaning related to female, and the right part "因" suggests the pronunciation.)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yīn (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

姻 refers to marriage or the relationship between families through marriage. (“姻” 指婚姻，或因婚姻而形成的亲属关系。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

姻缘 (yīn yuán) - predestined marriage
联姻 (lián yīn) - form an alliance through marriage
姻亲 (yīn qīn) - relatives by marriage

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

姻 is often used as a noun in compound words related to marriage. (“姻” 常作为名词出现在与婚姻相关的复合词中。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, marriage is an important social event, and the concept of "姻" reflects the connection and harmony between families. (在中国文化中，婚姻是一项重要的社会活动，“姻” 的概念体现了家族之间的联系与和谐。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

他们两家联姻，关系更加密切了。(The two families formed an alliance through marriage, and their relationship became closer.)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember "姻" by associating the "女" radical with the idea of a female in marriage, and the "因" part can be thought of as the cause or reason for the marriage. (你可以这样记忆 “姻” 字，“女” 部首代表婚姻中的女性，“因” 可以理解为促成婚姻的原因或缘分。)