Mandarin TempleMandarin TempleCome for Knowledge. Stay for Wisdom.
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
訚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
訚yínrespectful; to speak gentlyx, 10 strokes, radical 言
訚yínsurname Yinunknown, 10 strokes, radical 言
yín(Yin2) T2
  1. 1respectful; to speak gently
Also a Chinese surname, Yin — see the Surname Dictionary
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

訚(誾)yín(Yin2)

The character 訚 (yín) refers to speaking gently or respectfully. It is often used in contexts where politeness and soft-spoken communication are valued. This character can also be a surname, which adds a layer of cultural significance in naming conventions.

Strokes10Radical言
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the way one speaks is highly valued, and using gentle language can reflect one's upbringing and respect for others. The character 訚 embodies this cultural norm of politeness in communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle yin-yang symbol (representing balance) whispering sweet words. The radical 言 (yán) represents speech, while the addition of the character's components implies a gentle nature. This visual can help associate the character with soft, respectful communication.

Meanings of 訚

yín(Yin2)
1respectful; to speak gently
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 訚

訚Simplified
誾Traditional
10Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 訚

JasonAmy

Podcast: 訚

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 訚

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 訚 is pronounced with a rising tone (yín). It's less common in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding words, so double-check the context to ensure accurate usage.

HSK Study Tips

While 訚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can enrich your understanding of characters related to speech (like 说 - shuō). Focus on the radical 言 (yán) to connect with other characters that involve communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 訚 with the more common 说 (shuō), which means 'to speak' in a more general sense. For example, using 訚 in informal settings may sound overly formal or awkward.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 訚

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 訚 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Etymology of 訚

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

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
+
Phonetic (sound)门
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters

Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 訚

  1. 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half门 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspeech
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

Want the full history of 訚? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.

Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 訚?

Decomposition of 訚

IDS Structure⿵门言
訚Full Character
=
门Men2
enclosing
言yan2
inner
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 訚?

How to say respectful; to speak gently in Chinese

“respectful; to speak gently” in Chinese is訚yín

The character 訚 (yín) refers to speaking gently or respectfully. It is often used in contexts where politeness and soft-spoken communication are valued. This character can also be a surname, which adds a layer of cultural significance in naming conventions.

When to use 訚

Be cautious with the tone; 訚 is pronounced with a rising tone (yín). It's less common in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding words, so double-check the context to ensure accurate usage.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 訚 with the more common 说 (shuō), which means 'to speak' in a more general sense. For example, using 訚 in informal settings may sound overly formal or awkward.

Write 訚

訚

Practice writing 訚 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Word Family of 訚

Words Containing This Character1
訚yínrespectful誾
Exercise 1 of 1

Compound Meaning

What does 訚 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 訚

It is pronounced as 'yín', with a rising tone.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 訚?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.