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誾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
誾yínrespectful; to speak gentlyx, 15 strokes, radical 言
yín(yin2) T2
  1. 1respectful; to speak gently
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March 24, 2026

誾yín(yin2)

The character 誾 (yín) conveys the idea of being respectful or speaking gently. It is often used in contexts where politeness and gentle communication are emphasized, reflecting a cultural appreciation for harmonious interactions.

Strokes15Radical言
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, respectful communication is crucial, especially in hierarchical settings such as workplaces or family gatherings. The use of gentle language is often seen as a virtue.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle person speaking with respect, and visualize the character as a soft voice rising like a gentle wave (the 'speaking' radical 说 is like a wave of sound). The pronunciation 'yín' sounds like 'yin', which can remind you of a calm yin energy.

Meanings of 誾

yín(yin2)
1respectful; to speak gently
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About 誾

誾Simplified
15Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This word is relatively formal and might not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and ensure you use it in contexts that require a tone of respect.

HSK Study Tips

Although 誾 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of respect and communication found in HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on using it alongside other expressions of politeness and respect.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 誾 with casual language, thinking it can be used in informal contexts. For example, saying '我誾地告诉你' (I gently tell you) sounds awkward; instead, use a simpler phrase without this character.

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Etymology of 誾

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

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
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Phonetic (sound)門
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Origin

誾 = 言 + 門. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 誾

IDS Structure⿵門言
誾Full Character
=
門men2
enclosing
言yan2
inner
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Parts

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How to say respectful; to speak gently in Chinese

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

The character 誾 (yín) conveys the idea of being respectful or speaking gently. It is often used in contexts where politeness and gentle communication are emphasized, reflecting a cultural appreciation for harmonious interactions.

When to use 誾

This word is relatively formal and might not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and ensure you use it in contexts that require a tone of respect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 誾 with casual language, thinking it can be used in informal contexts. For example, saying '我誾地告诉你' (I gently tell you) sounds awkward; instead, use a simpler phrase without this character.

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Word Family of 誾

Words Containing This Character1
訚yínrespectful誾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 誾

You could say, '他对长辈说话很誾' (He speaks very respectfully to his elders).

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