Chinese Character: 印 (yìn - Seal, Print)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 卩 (Seal radical)
Stroke Count: 5
Character Decomposition: 爪 + 卩 (It can be thought of as a "claw" part and a "seal" - related radical part)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: yìn (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
印 can mean seal, stamp, print, or impression. It can also be used as a verb to mean to print or to leave an impression. “印” 可以表示印章、图章、印刷品或印记。也可作动词，表示印刷或留下印记。
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 印章 (yìn zhāng) - Seal, Stamp
- 印刷 (yìn shuā) - Printing
- 印象 (yìn xiàng) - Impression
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
印 can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it often refers to physical objects like seals or printed materials. As a verb, it describes the action of printing or making an impression. “印” 可以作名词或动词。作名词时，常指印章或印刷品等实物；作动词时，描述印刷或留下印记的动作。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
Seals in Chinese culture have a long - standing history and are used for authentication, identification, and as a symbol of authority. They are often made of various materials like jade, stone, and wood. 在中国文化中，印章有着悠久的历史，用于认证、识别，是权威的象征。它们常由玉石、石头和木材等各种材料制成。
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他用印章在文件上盖了个印。(Tā yòng yìn zhāng zài wén jiàn shàng gài le gè yìn.) He used a seal to stamp on the document.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can think of 印 as the action of a hand (represented by the top part) pressing down a seal (represented by the bottom part). 你可以把 “印” 想象成一只手（由上半部分表示）按下印章（由下半部分表示）的动作。