Learn a Chinese Character - 隐 (yǐn)

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 阝 (The radical represents a hill or a slope in ancient Chinese characters.)

Stroke Count: 11

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yǐn (Third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To hide; to conceal; to be latent “隐”主要表示隐藏、隐匿的意思，也可指潜在的、不明显的状态。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

隐藏 (yǐn cáng) - Hide; Conceal
隐士 (yǐn shì) - Hermit
隐患 (yǐn huàn) - Hidden danger

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“隐” can be used as a verb. For example, 隐藏 (hide). It can also be used in some fixed expressions. “隐”常作动词，如“隐藏”；也可用于一些固定表达中。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "hermit" (隐士) is closely related to the character "隐". Hermits often choose to live in seclusion to pursue spiritual and moral cultivation. 在中国文化中，“隐”与“隐士”的概念紧密相关。隐士们常常选择隐居生活以追求精神和道德的修养。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

他把自己隐藏在树林里。(Tā bǎ zì jǐ yǐn cáng zài shù lín lǐ.) - He hid himself in the forest.

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of the "阝" radical as a place like a hill, and the other part as a person hiding. So, the whole character means to hide. 可以把“阝”想象成山丘之类的地方，另一部分看作一个人藏在那里，这样就容易记住“隐”是隐藏的意思。