HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
荫 — shade
- Reading
- yìn
- Meaning
- shade; to shelter; to protect
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
荫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yìn and it means shade; to shelter; to protect. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
荫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 树荫 (shade of a tree).
Chinese words containing 荫
Frequently asked questions
What does 荫 mean in Chinese?
荫 means shade; to shelter; to protect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 荫 read?
荫 is read yìn. Reading it inside real words — 树荫 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 荫 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 荫 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 荫 in a word?
A common word containing 荫 is 树荫 (shù yīn) — "shade of a tree". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 荫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 荫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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