HSK 7, n, 16 strokes, radical 疒, rank #6171, Very Hard
瘾
yǐn
craving
HSK 7, n, 16 strokes, radical 疒, rank #6171, Very Hard
瘾
yǐn
rash; addiction, craving, habit
HSK 7, n, 16 strokes, radical 疒, rank #6171, Very Hard
yǐn(yin3)yin T3
1addiction
2craving
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March 24, 2026
瘾(癮)yǐn(yin3)
The character 瘾 (yǐn) refers to an addiction or craving, often associated with substances like drugs or behaviors such as gambling. It can also describe a strong habit or tendency that is difficult to break. Commonly used in discussions about health and lifestyle, it conveys a sense of dependency or longing.
Strokes16Radical疒Frequency#6171DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, discussions around addiction, especially to substances like cigarettes or gambling, are prevalent due to societal issues surrounding these topics. The character 瘾 is often used in public health campaigns and media to raise awareness about the dangers of addiction.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person who seems to be 'yīn' (音) when they hear their favorite song, suddenly craving the thrill of a concert. The character 瘾 combines the radical 疒, which relates to sickness, with '音', suggesting that their craving is like a sickness that leads them to seek out music.
Meanings of 瘾
yǐn(yin3)
1addiction
2craving
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About 瘾
瘾Simplified
癮Traditional
16Strokes
疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6171Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
瘾 (yǐn) vs 癖 (pǐ) — use 瘾 for addictions or cravings, while 癖 refers to quirks or unusual habits.
Usage Notes
Be cautious when using 瘾, as it often carries a negative connotation and may be considered informal in serious discussions about addiction. It commonly collocates with drugs (毒瘾), gambling (赌博瘾), or other specific addictions. Remember that tone is crucial; mispronouncing yǐn can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瘾 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other words related to health and habits. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context, especially in discussions about addiction and health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瘾 with its formal counterparts like 依赖 (yīlài), which means dependence. For example, saying '我有药依赖' (wǒ yǒu yào yīlài) is incorrect; instead, it should be '我有药瘾' (wǒ yǒu yào yǐn) to indicate a drug addiction.
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瘾 = 疒 + 隐. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 瘾
IDS Structure⿸疒隐
瘾Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
隐yin3
inner
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Parts
Which of these is part of 瘾?
How to say addiction in Chinese
“addiction” in Chinese is瘾yǐn
The character 瘾 (yǐn) refers to an addiction or craving, often associated with substances like drugs or behaviors such as gambling. It can also describe a strong habit or tendency that is difficult to break. Commonly used in discussions about health and lifestyle, it conveys a sense of dependency or longing.
When to use 瘾
Be cautious when using 瘾, as it often carries a negative connotation and may be considered informal in serious discussions about addiction. It commonly collocates with drugs (毒瘾), gambling (赌博瘾), or other specific addictions. Remember that tone is crucial; mispronouncing yǐn can lead to misunderstandings.
瘾 or something close to it
瘾 (yǐn) vs 癖 (pǐ) — use 瘾 for addictions or cravings, while 癖 refers to quirks or unusual habits.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘾 with its formal counterparts like 依赖 (yīlài), which means dependence. For example, saying '我有药依赖' (wǒ yǒu yào yīlài) is incorrect; instead, it should be '我有药瘾' (wǒ yǒu yào yǐn) to indicate a drug addiction.
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Grammar Patterns of 瘾
瘾 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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毒____仍然是个有些忌讳的话题。
The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo.
Example Sentences for 瘾 (10)
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1
毒瘾仍然是个有些忌讳的话题。
dú yǐn réng rán shì gè yǒu xiē jì huì de huà tí。
The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo.
2
那个自己坦白的瘾君子在13个月前被逮捕。
nà gè zì jǐ tǎn bái de yǐn jūn zǐ zài13 13 gè yuè qián bèi dài。
The self-confessed drug addict was arrested 13 months ago.
