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March 24, 2026
茵yīn(yin1)
The character 茵 (yīn) primarily refers to a mattress or cushion, often denoting something soft and comfortable. It can also refer to certain plants like wormwood or Skimmia japonica, which are associated with softness and greenery. In a broader context, it is often used in literary or poetic language to evoke a sense of comfort and tranquility.
Strokes9Radical艹Frequency#13118DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, comfortable bedding is highly valued, symbolizing prosperity and rest. The use of soft materials for bedding and cushions is a common practice in Chinese homes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soft, green cushion (茵) under you while you're lying in a beautiful garden filled with wormwood plants. The character has the radical for 'grass' (艹) on top, representing the softness of plants, and the bottom part resembles a cozy bed.
Meanings of 茵
yīn(yin1)
1mattress, cushion; wormwood, Skimmia japon
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茵Simplified
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艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 茵
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a soft, green cushion (茵) under you while you're lying in a beautiful garden filled with wormwood plants. The character has the radical for 'grass' (艹) on top, representing the softness of plants, and the bottom part resembles a cozy bed.
Usage Notes
This character is typically used in literary or formal contexts. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding characters; be careful with pronunciation and tones. Common collocations include '茵席' (yīn xí) meaning 'cushion seat' and phrases related to soft bedding.
HSK Study Tips
As 茵 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, focus on its components: the grass radical and its association with softness. Connecting it with other comfort-related vocabulary at your level can help reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, comfortable bedding is highly valued, symbolizing prosperity and rest. The use of soft materials for bedding and cushions is a common practice in Chinese homes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 茵 with characters like 因 (yīn), which means 'because.' A common mistake is writing '因床' instead of '茵床' to mean 'mattress.' Always remember that 茵 specifically relates to softness and bedding.
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Grammar Patterns of 茵
茵 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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迈克尔给老头子斟了些____香酒,给汤姆-黑根斟了些苏格兰威士忌.
Michael served some anisette to the Don and scotch to Tom Hagen.
Example Sentences for 茵 (4)
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迈克尔给老头子斟了些茵香酒,给汤姆-黑根斟了些苏格兰威士忌.
mài kè ěr gěi lǎo tóu zǐ zhēn le xiē yīn xiāng jiǔ, , gěi tāng- mǔ - hēi gēn zhēn le xiē sū gé lán wēi.
Michael served some anisette to the Don and scotch to Tom Hagen.
Your garden will be full of green grass and gay flowers.
3
他们躺在绿草如茵的草坪上.
tā mén tǎng zài lǜ cǎo rú yīn de cǎo píng shàng.
They are lying on a grassy lawn.
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你躺在绿草如茵的草地上，涤荡心灵的乐声随着清香的夏日微风飘到你的身边。
nǐ tǎng zài lǜ cǎo rú yīn de cǎo dì shàng， ， dí dàng xīn líng de lè shēng suí zháo qīng xiāng de xià rì wēi fēng piāo dào nǐ de shēn。
Sublime music floats on a scented summer breeze to the spot where you lie on the lush grass.
Cultural Notes for 茵
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, comfortable bedding is highly valued, symbolizing prosperity and rest. The use of soft materials for bedding and cushions is a common practice in Chinese homes.
Word Family of 茵
Words Containing This Character6
茵yīnmattress
绿茵场football field綠茵場
莱茵河Rhine River萊茵河
绿草如茵green grass like cushion (idiom); green meadow so inviting to sleep on綠草如茵
绿茵grassy area綠茵
碧草如茵green grass like cushion (idiom); green meadow so inviting to sleep on
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Frequently Asked Questions about 茵
The correct pronunciation is 'yīn', with a high and level tone.
While it's more commonly found in literature, you can use 茵 when discussing bedding or comfort, but it's less common in casual conversations.
