殷 Stroke Order — How to Write 殷
殷 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 殳, 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.
殷 Radical and Character Components
殷 is an ideographic compound. A midwife 殳 to helping a pregnant woman 㐆; 㐆 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 殳 + 6 more strokes
殷 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yīn
- yān
- yǐn
Meanings of 殷 in Chinese
1
yīn殷
Wealthy; abundant; prosperous.
经过多年的努力，他们家生活变得殷实起来
After years of hard work, their family life became prosperous.
Deep, earnest, fervent (in feelings or manner); diligent, attentive.
他对工作总是殷勤备至
He is always diligent and attentive to his work.
Numerous; abundant; plentiful (referring to people or things).
商场开业当天，顾客殷繁
On the opening day of the mall, customers were numerous and bustling.
Grand; abundant; profound. Often used to describe something earnest or prosperous.
他对未来充满殷切的期望。
He is full of ardent hopes for the future.
Yin (殷) refers to the name of a Chinese dynasty, specifically the later period of the Shang Dynasty.
殷墟是重要的考古遗址。
Yin Xu is an important archaeological site.
2
yān殷
Dark red; a deep crimson color.
夕阳把天空染成了殷红色。
The setting sun dyed the sky a deep crimson.
3
yǐn殷
Refers to a deep, rumbling, or reverberating sound, often associated with thunder.
夜空中传来了殷殷雷声，预示着一场大雨即将到来。
A deep rumble of thunder came from the night sky, signaling that a heavy rain was about to arrive.
When pronounced as yǐn, the character "殷" means to shake, vibrate, or rumble deeply, often describing a powerful, resonant sound that echoes.
远处的雷声殷殷作响，预示着一场暴雨的到来。
The distant thunder rumbles deeply, foretelling the arrival of a heavy rain.
Common Words and Phrases with 殷
1
Well-off, prosperous, and affluent.
这个村庄依山傍水，土地肥沃，居民生活殷富，处处洋溢着幸福的笑容。
This village, nestled by mountains and rivers with fertile land, enjoys a prosperous life for its residents, with happy smiles everywhere.
2
Dark red; a deep, rich red, often with a hint of blackness.
夕阳将天空染成一片殷红，美不胜收
The setting sun painted the sky a deep, dark red, a breathtaking sight.
3
A past lesson or setback that serves as a warning or cautionary example for later generations.
他过去的失败，常常被他引以为殷鉴，提醒自己在未来的决策中更加谨慎。
His past failures are often taken by him as a cautionary lesson, reminding himself to be more prudent in future decisions.
4
One need not look far for a lesson; a warning or example can be found in recent history or the mistakes of others nearby.
那家公司因为盲目扩张而倒闭，对我们而言，殷鉴不远，我们必须谨慎行事。
That company went bankrupt due to blind expansion; for us, the lessons of the past are not far off, and we must proceed cautiously.
5
Eager and earnest; ardent and sincere.
他对这次合作寄予殷切的期望。
He holds earnest expectations for this cooperation.
6
Solicitous and attentive, showing warm hospitality or care.
酒店的服务员对每一位顾客都十分殷勤，让大家感受到了宾至如归的温暖。
The hotel staff were very solicitous towards every guest, making everyone feel the warmth of being at home.
7
well-off; substantial; rich and full.
他们家族世代经商，家底非常殷实
Their family has been in business for generations, and they are quite affluent.
8
ardent and earnest; deeply affectionate; eager
她殷殷的目光中充满了对远方亲人的思念。
Her earnest gaze was filled with a deep longing for her relatives far away.
9
Prosperous and thriving; well-off.
经过多年的努力，这座小镇的经济发展得殷殷屯屯，家家户户都过上了好日子。
After years of diligent effort, the economy of this small town has developed in a bustling and prosperous manner, with every household now enjoying a good life.
10
deep or serious anxiety/worry
他因对孩子的学业感到殷忧，常常深夜难眠
He often had trouble sleeping late at night due to deep anxiety about his child's studies.
More words with 殷
- yīn殷xū墟Yin Ruins, Ruins of Yin
- yīn殷dài代Shang Dynasty, Yin Dynasty
- yīn殷fán繁flourishing, prosperous
- yīn殷zhèn赈prosperous, thriving
- xiàn献yīn殷qín勤curry favor, woo
- yīn殷qín勤bèi备zhì至extremely attentive, highly solicitous
- yīn殷shèng盛Prosperous, Flourishing
- yīn殷zú足abundant, plentiful
- jiā家jìng境yīn殷shí实Well-off family, Wealthy family
- wù物yīn殷Abundant goods, Plentiful goods
- yīn殷hóng红sè色Crimson, Blood red
- yīn殷nǚ女shì士Ms. Yin, Madam Yin
- yīn殷yīn殷zuò作xiǎng响rumbling, humming
Idioms with 殷
- yīn殷tiān天bì蔽rì日overwhelmingly vast, reddening sky and blocking sun
- yīn殷yīn殷qín勤qín勤earnest and diligent
- mín民yīn殷cái财fù阜prosperous people, abundant wealth
- jiā家yīn殷rén人zú足families prosperous, people sufficient
- mín民yīn殷guó国fù富people prosperous, land wealthy
- qīng青niǎo鸟yīn殷qín勤diligently send messages
- yīn殷hào浩shū书kōng空Profound astonishment or bewilderment
- yīn殷mín民fù阜cái财enrich the people and make resources plentiful
- yīn殷mín民fù阜lì利enrich the people and make resources abundant
- yīn殷tiān天dòng动dì地Earth-shattering; deafening; tremendous
- yīn殷tiān天zhèn震dì地earth-shattering sound
- yīn殷yīn殷tián田tián田Grand, resonant, or booming sound
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Open the tool →Questions about 殷
What does 殷 mean in Chinese?
殷 (yīn) means “Wealthy” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 殷?
殷 has 3 pronunciations: yīn, yān, yǐn.
How many strokes does 殷 have?
殷 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 殷?
殷 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 殳. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 殷?
The radical of 殷 is 殳, and 殷 is an ideographic compound.