HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
阴 — overcast
- Reading
- yīn
- Meaning
- overcast; feminine; negative
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is yīn and it means overcast; feminine; negative. 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.
阴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 阴 (cloudy, overcast), 阴历 (lunar calendar) and 阴影 (shadow).
Chinese words containing 阴
Frequently asked questions
What does 阴 mean in Chinese?
阴 means overcast; feminine; negative in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阴 read?
阴 is read yīn. Reading it inside real words — 阴 and 阴历 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阴 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 阴 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阴 in a word?
A common word containing 阴 is 阴 (yīn) — "cloudy, overcast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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