印 Stroke Order — How to Write 印
印 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 卩, 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.
印 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 印:卩
印 is an ideographic compound. A hand 爪 stamping a seal 卩.
Radical: 卩 + 4 more strokes
印 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yìn
Meanings of 印 in Chinese
1
yìn印
A seal or stamp, used for making an impression or mark on paper or other surfaces.
这份合同需要盖上公司的印章才能生效。
This contract requires the company's seal to become effective.
A mark or trace, such as a handprint or fingerprint; an impression.
他在纸上留下了清晰的手印。
He left a clear handprint on the paper.
To print; to impress (text or images on paper, cloth, or other materials using ink or dye).
他们正在印制新的宣传手册。
They are printing new promotional brochures.
To correspond, to corroborate, or to match, often implying a deep mutual understanding or confirmation.
这对情侣心心相印，总是能理解彼此的感受。
This couple are of one heart and mind, always able to understand each other's feelings.
An image or feeling that an external event or person leaves in one's mind; an impression.
他给我的第一印象很好。
He left a very good first impression on me.
Common Words and Phrases with 印
1
A seal of authority or an official seal.
在这个村子里，村长掌握着印把子，大小事务都由他来决定
In this village, the village head holds the reins of power, and all major and minor affairs are decided by him.
2
a printed copy or book
图书馆里收藏了许多珍贵的古籍印本。
The library houses many valuable printed editions of ancient texts.
3
An alternative name for a seal knob.
这方精美的印章，其印鼻被雕刻成一只憨态可掬的小狮子，十分可爱。
This exquisite seal has its knob carved into a charming little lion, which is very cute.
4
number of impressions; printing count
这本书自出版以来，已经达到了第十印次，可见其受欢迎程度。
This book has reached its tenth printing run since its publication, demonstrating its popularity.
5
Hindi, a written language primarily spoken in North India.
她正在学习印地语，以便更好地了解印度的文化。
She is learning Hindi to better understand Indian culture.
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Indonesia
印度尼西亚以其美丽的海滩和独特的文化吸引着世界各地的游客。
Indonesia attracts tourists from all over the world with its beautiful beaches and unique culture.
8
The Indian Ocean is one of the Earth's four major oceans, situated between Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. Covering 74.91 million square kilometers, it's mostly in the Southern Hemisphere and was historically the earliest center of maritime trade.
许多独特的海洋生物生活在温暖的印度洋水域中。
Many unique marine creatures live in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
9
print and distribute; print and issue
公司决定印发一份关于新产品功能说明的小册子，以便更好地向客户介绍。
The company decided to print and distribute a brochure explaining the new product features to better introduce it to customers.
10
A small box used to hold a seal and its ink paste.
她从书桌的抽屉里拿出一个精美的印盒，准备盖章
She took out an exquisite seal box from the desk drawer, preparing to stamp.
11
An impression, mark, or trace left behind.
这块化石上清晰可见古代生物的印痕。
The fossil clearly shows the imprints of ancient organisms.
12
A printed pattern or design (e.g., on fabric); also refers to a revenue stamp or stamp tax.
这条裙子上的印花图案非常时尚。
The printed pattern on this dress is very fashionable.
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specimen seal impression
请核对这份文件的印鉴是否与备案印鉴一致。
Please verify if the seal impression on this document matches the one on file.
16
Ink paste used for seals, typically red and oily.
她小心翼翼地打开印泥盒，将图章轻轻蘸了一下。
She carefully opened the inkpad box and lightly dabbed the seal in it.
More words with 印
- fù付yìn印to send to press; to go to print
- kān刊yìn印print for publication
- lào烙yìn印brand, imprint
- dié叠yìn印overprint
- kuò扩yìn印enlarge and print (photos)
- mó摹yìn印copy, trace
- qiān铅yìn印letterpress printing
- tū凸bǎn版yìn印shuā刷letterpress printing, relief printing
- zhèng证yìn印to confirm; to verify
- yìn印xiàng象impression, recollection
- yìn印zhāng章seal, stamp
- yìn印shuā刷Printing, Print
- yìn印zhì制Print, Produce
- dǎ打yìn印print, print out
- yìn印shàng上print on, imprint on
- yìn印yǒu有printed with, featuring
- fù复yìn印copy, photocopy
- jiǎo脚yìn印footprint, track
- kè刻yìn印imprint, engrave
- ná拿yìn印bǎ把ér儿to be an official in power
Idioms with 印
- fēi飞hóng鸿yìn印xuě雪transient traces of past events
- ná拿yìn印bà把zi子hold real power or authority
- xīn心xīn心xiāng相yìn印hearts in perfect harmony
- fēng封jīn金guà挂yìn印refuse rewards and resign from office
- jīn金yìn印zǐ紫shòu绶high official rank and prestigious positions
- yī一bù步yī一gè个jiǎo脚yìn印work steadily and make solid progress
- yìn印léi累shòu绶ruò若burdened with many official duties
- guà挂yìn印xuán悬pái牌Assume an official post
- huà画shā沙yìn印ní泥masterful, vigorous, and fluid calligraphy strokes
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Open the tool →Questions about 印
What does 印 mean in Chinese?
印 (yìn) means “A seal or stamp” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 印?
印 is pronounced yìn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 印 have?
印 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 印?
印 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 卩. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 印?
The radical of 印 is 卩, and 印 is an ideographic compound.