寅 (yín): To respect — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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寅

宀roof/house

一one

臼mortar/arms

寅=宀roof/house+一one+臼mortar/arms

A roof (宀) with a target (一) and arms (臼) — the third earthly branch, symbolizing respect and reverence.

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Related Words: 寅

Common words and phrases that contain 寅.

rén壬

yín寅

the 39th year in the 60-year cycle

yín寅

shí时

the period of the day from 3-5 a.m.

yín寅

hǔ虎

the Tiger (third of the 12 Earthly Branches)

yín寅

chī吃

mǎo卯

liáng粮

to eat next year's food; to anticipate one's income

Example Sentences

Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 寅 is used in context

tā他

shì是

yín寅

nián年

chū出

shēng生

de的

，

suǒ所

yǐ以

shǔ属

hǔ虎

。

He was born in a Yin year, so his zodiac sign is the Tiger.

gǔ古

dài代

bǎ把

líng凌

chén晨

sān三

diǎn点

dào到

wǔ五

huā花

qián钱

yào要

yǒu有

jì计

huà划

，

bù不

néng能

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In ancient times, the period from 3 to 5 a.m. was called Yinshi.

Spending money requires planning; you can't live beyond your means.

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Characters with radical "宀".

chen宸 sāo臊 wǎn宛 wán完 chǒng宠 huàn宦

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