淫 Stroke Order — How to Write 淫
淫 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
淫 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 氵 + 8 more strokes
淫 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yín
Meanings of 淫 in Chinese
1
yín淫
Excessive; prolonged (e.g., rain); oppressive (e.g., power).
连日来，淫雨霏霏，给出行带来了不便
For several consecutive days, the incessant rain has caused inconvenience for travel.
To gradually immerse in; to be deeply influenced or permeated by (over time), especially referring to the process of being steeped in knowledge, culture, or an environment.
他通过多年对艺术的浸淫，最终成为了一位杰出的画家。
He became an outstanding painter by being deeply immersed in art for many years.
To tempt or corrupt (especially by wealth or pleasure); to lead astray.
真正有志向的人，不会被短暂的利益所淫
Truly ambitious people will not be swayed or corrupted by temporary gains.
Refers to improper attitude or behavior in sexual relationships; lewd, licentious, or obscene.
他因传播淫秽物品而被捕。
He was arrested for disseminating obscene materials.
To indulge in excessive pleasure, dissipation, or extravagance; debauched.
他过着骄奢淫逸的生活。
He leads a life of extravagance and dissipation.
Common Words and Phrases with 淫
1
To elope, especially for a woman abandoning her husband to run away with a lover.
古时候，一位女子不顾家族的反对，与心上人私奔，这在当时被称为淫奔。
In ancient times, a woman, defying her family's opposition, eloped with her beloved, which was then referred to as 'yin ben'.
2
Lascivious or sexually promiscuous.
她的言行举止有时显得过于淫荡，令人感到不适。
Her words and actions sometimes appeared overly lewd, making people uncomfortable.
3
wanton custom
一些娱乐场所的出现助长了社会上的淫风，引起了人们的担忧。
The emergence of certain entertainment venues has fostered licentious practices in society, leading to public concern.
4
a promiscuous or licentious woman
她被村里人指责为淫妇，声名狼藉。
She was labeled a wanton woman by the villagers and had a bad reputation.
5
An incubus, a demon believed to lie upon sleeping persons, especially one that has sexual intercourse with women in their sleep.
古老的传说中，人们常常把噩梦归咎于夜晚出现的淫鬼。
In ancient legends, people often attributed nightmares to incubi appearing at night.
6
obscene picture
这些网站上充斥着低俗的淫画，对未成年人影响很坏。
These websites are full of vulgar obscene pictures, which have a very bad influence on minors.
7
pornographic or obscene
这部电影因包含过多淫秽内容而被禁播。
This movie was banned due to its excessive obscene content.
8
Lascivious and degrading.
他批评那本杂志内容淫贱，不适合青少年阅读。
He criticized the magazine's content as licentious and vulgar, deeming it unsuitable for young readers.
9
Debauchery; excessive sensual pleasure.
他沉迷于淫乐，最终荒废了学业。
He indulged in debauchery, ultimately neglecting his studies.
10
sexually promiscuous; dissolute; licentious
她的生活方式因为过于淫乱而受到了朋友们的非议
Her lifestyle was criticized by her friends for being too promiscuous.
11
decadent and dissolute; licentious and extravagant
他沉迷于淫靡的生活，最终导致了他的事业和家庭的破裂。
He indulged in a decadent life, which ultimately led to the breakdown of his career and family.
12
Lewd and cruel; sadistic
他因淫虐的作息习惯，身体状况日渐衰弱
Due to his excessive and immoderate living habits, his physical condition gradually deteriorated.
13
To rape and insult; sexual assault and humiliation.
小说中描绘了女主角不幸遭遇恶徒淫辱的悲惨经历，令人痛心。
The novel tragically depicts the heroine's unfortunate experience of being sexually assaulted and humiliated by a villain, which is heartbreaking.
14
Pornographic book or literature
他因为收藏大量淫书而被警方警告。
He was warned by the police for possessing a large collection of lewd books.
More words with 淫
- jìn浸yín淫Immersed in, Steeped in
- yín淫jiāo姣Wanton, Seductive
- yín淫wā哇So lewd!, How obscene!
- yín淫cí辞obscene words, lewd language
- yín淫yǔ雨Prolonged rain, Incessant rain
- jiān奸yín淫adultery, fornication
- yín淫huì秽nèi内róng容Obscene content, Indecent material
- yín淫yǔ雨fēi霏fēi霏continuous drizzle, persistent drizzling rain
- yín淫cí辞yín淫cí词obscene language, lewd words
- yín淫yù鬻ér而xià下Prostituting and declining, Corrupt selling and degradation
- jìn浸yín淫duō多nián年immersed for years, steeped for years
- jìn浸yín淫hàn翰mò墨Immersed in literary arts, Steeped in writing and calligraphy
Idioms with 淫
- yín淫cí词huì秽yǔ语obscene and vulgar language
- yín淫cí词yàn艳qǔ曲obscene and salacious songs and poems
- yín淫wěi猥xià下liú流obscene and vulgar
- fú福shàn善huò祸yín淫Heaven blesses good and curses evil
- huāng荒yín淫wú无chǐ耻dissolute, immoral, and utterly shameless
- huāng荒yín淫wú无dào道debauched and unprincipled
- huāng荒yín淫wú无dù度dissolute and debauched beyond measure
- huì诲dào盗huì诲yín淫incite to theft and debauchery
- huì诲yín淫huì诲dào盗incite immorality and crime
- jiān奸fū夫yín淫fù妇adulterous couple
- jiān奸yín淫lǔ掳lüè掠rape and plunder
- jiān奸yín淫qiǎng抢lüè掠rape and plunder
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Open the tool →Questions about 淫
What does 淫 mean in Chinese?
淫 (yín) means “Excessive” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 淫?
淫 is pronounced yín in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 淫 have?
淫 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 淫?
淫 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 淫?
The radical of 淫 is 氵.