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夤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
yínlate at night; distant, remote; deept, 14 strokes, radical 夕, Very Hard
yín(yin2) T2
  1. 1late at night; distant, remote; deep
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March 24, 2026
yín(yin2)

The character 夤 (yín) primarily means 'late at night' or refers to something that is distant or deep. It is often used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of the night or to describe things that are far away or obscured. Its use can be quite poetic, capturing both physical and metaphorical distances.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, night often symbolizes mystery or introspection, and 夤 embodies this idea. It reflects the cultural appreciation for the beauty and significance of nighttime in Chinese literature and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a distant mountain peak shrouded in darkness, representing the deep and remote aspects of 夤. Visualize a candle flickering late at night, casting shadows and creating an atmosphere of solitude. The 'y' in yín can remind you of 'yonder,' implying something far away, while the character's form suggests layers of depth.

Meanings of 夤

yín(yin2)
1late at night; distant, remote; deep
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About 夤

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 夤

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a distant mountain peak shrouded in darkness, representing the deep and remote aspects of 夤. Visualize a candle flickering late at night, casting shadows and creating an atmosphere of solitude. The 'y' in yín can remind you of 'yonder,' implying something far away, while the character's form suggests layers of depth.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 夤 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in contexts that emphasize nighttime or depth rather than in everyday conversation. This character is more formal or literary, so it may not be suitable for casual discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 夤 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters describing time and space such as '深' (shēn - deep) and '远' (yuǎn - far). Focus on understanding its usage in literature to enhance comprehension of poetic expressions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, night often symbolizes mystery or introspection, and 夤 embodies this idea. It reflects the cultural appreciation for the beauty and significance of nighttime in Chinese literature and art.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 夤 with the character '因' (yīn), which means 'because' or 'cause.' For example, saying '夤为' instead of '因为' can lead to confusion. Always ensure you are using the correct context to avoid miscommunication.

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Pronunciation of 夤

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Etymology of 夤

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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night

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 夤?

Decomposition of 夤

IDS Structure⿱夕寅
Full Character
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xi1
top
yin2
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 夤?

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Cultural Notes for 夤

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry, night often symbolizes mystery or introspection, and 夤 embodies this idea. It reflects the cultural appreciation for the beauty and significance of nighttime in Chinese literature and art.

Word Family of 夤

Words Containing This Character1
yínlate at night
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Compound Meaning

What does 夤 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 夤

You can use 夤 in a poetic context, for example: '夜深人静,夤时思念' (In the quiet of the deep night, I think of you).