阴

阴 yīn

“the female principle”

Radical: 阝 Strokes: 6 Level: HSK 2

How 阴 is built — side by side

阝

component

月

Moon / month · yuè

A crescent moon. Body-part characters (脸 face, 腿 leg) use its form, and it means month.

The place 阝 of the moon 月; compare 阳

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Practice 阴 in the free app — animated stroke order, tone training with your microphone, and spaced-repetition flashcards.