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㥯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㥯yǐncareful, prudent; compassionate; grieved; worriedx, 14 strokes, radical 心
㥯yǐncautiousunknown, 14 strokes, radical 心
yǐn(yin3) T3
  1. 1careful, prudent; compassionate; grieved; worried
  2. 2cautious
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March 24, 2026

㥯yǐn(yin3)

The character 㥯 (yǐn) conveys a sense of carefulness and prudence. It is often used to describe someone who is cautious in their actions or decisions, as well as someone who feels compassion or grief. This character can also imply a sense of worry or concern, making it relevant in contexts involving emotional sensitivity.

Strokes14Radical心
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being careful and showing compassion are highly valued traits, often associated with traditional teachings about moral conduct and interpersonal relationships. This character reflects the cultural importance of empathy and thoughtfulness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (the character) who is walking on a tightrope (the radical) carefully, trying not to fall. The tightrope represents the cautious nature of 㥯, and the sound 'yǐn' can be remembered as 'yin'—like a gentle voice whispering to remind you to be careful.

Meanings of 㥯

yǐn(yin3)
1careful, prudent; compassionate; grieved; worried
2cautious
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About 㥯

㥯Simplified
14Strokes
心Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㥯

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 㥯 with similar characters that denote caution but differ in emotional context. It's more formal than some synonyms, so use it in written or serious spoken contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to worry or care, such as '小心谨慎' (xiǎoxīn jǐnshèn - to be careful and prudent).

HSK Study Tips

While 㥯 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it relates to HSK Level 4 vocabulary that deals with emotions and caution, such as '担心' (dānxīn - to worry). Students should focus on the emotional nuance of words and how they contribute to describing feelings.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 㥯 with characters like 恐 (kǒng - fear) because of the emotional aspect. A wrong example would be to use 㥯 in a context of fear instead of caution, such as saying '我感到㥯' (Wǒ gǎndào yǐn - I feel careful), which should instead express a feeling of concern or worry.

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Etymology of 㥯

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

Origin unclear.

Memory Hint

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Semantic (meaning)心
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Phonetic (sound)彐
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Case file: 㥯

Origin unclear.

  1. 1The meaning half心 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half彐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayheart
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㥯?

Decomposition of 㥯

IDS Structure⿱⿳爫工彐心
㥯Full Character
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爫zhao3
top
工gong1
middle
彐ji4
bottom
心xin1
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How to say careful, prudent; compassionate; grieved; worried in Chinese

“careful, prudent; compassionate; grieved; worried” in Chinese is㥯yǐn

The character 㥯 (yǐn) conveys a sense of carefulness and prudence. It is often used to describe someone who is cautious in their actions or decisions, as well as someone who feels compassion or grief. This character can also imply a sense of worry or concern, making it relevant in contexts involving emotional sensitivity.

When to use 㥯

Learners often confuse 㥯 with similar characters that denote caution but differ in emotional context. It's more formal than some synonyms, so use it in written or serious spoken contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to worry or care, such as '小心谨慎' (xiǎoxīn jǐnshèn - to be careful and prudent).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 㥯 with characters like 恐 (kǒng - fear) because of the emotional aspect. A wrong example would be to use 㥯 in a context of fear instead of caution, such as saying '我感到㥯' (Wǒ gǎndào yǐn - I feel careful), which should instead express a feeling of concern or worry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㥯

Some synonyms include 小心 (xiǎoxīn - careful) and 谨慎 (jǐnshèn - cautious), though each has its own nuances.

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