The Chinese word 阴 generally means “shady” or “dark” and is often used in the context of describing a place or atmosphere that lacks brightness or light. It can also refer to the feminine principle in traditional Chinese philosophy, as opposed to the masculine principle represented by 阳. In medical terminology, 阴 can be used to refer to the female genitals. Overall, 阴 is a versatile word with various meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
Translation
Adjective: cloudy, overcast
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 天阴了，要下雨了 | tiān yīn le, yào xià yǔ le | The sky is overcast, it’s going to rain |
| 这个房间很阴暗，需要开灯 | zhège fángjiān hěn yīn’àn, xūyào kāidēng | This room is very dark, we need to turn on the lights |
| 他的脸色阴郁，看来很不开心 | tā de liǎnsè yīnyù, kànlái hěn bù kāixīn | His face is gloomy, he looks very unhappy |
| 这个人总是阴险狡诈，不可信任 | zhège rén zǒng shì yīnxiǎn jiǎo zhà, bù kě xìnrèn | This person is always deceitful and can’t be trusted |
| 这个地方的气候很阴湿，很容易生长霉菌 | zhège dìfāng de qìhòu hěn yīnshī, hěn róngyì shēngzhǎng méijūn | The climate in this place is very damp, making it easy for mold to grow |
| 他的话语里充满了阴谋和算计 | tā de huàyǔ lǐ chōngmǎn le yīnmóu hé suàn jì | His words are full of conspiracy and calculation |
HSK
阴 is part of HSK Level 2 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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