阴阴Stroke order for 阴

yīn
HSK 2HSK 3 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
formal or literary term for the moon, often used in contexts like 阴历 (lunar calendar).
the moon
指太阴，即月亮。
Words:
阴历太阴
Antonyms:
阳
Sentences:
  1. 阴(yīn)历(lì)是(shì)根(gēn)据(jù)月(yuè)亮(liàng)的(de)变(biàn)化(huà)制(zhì)定(dìng)的(de)。
    The lunar calendar is based on the changes of the moon.
adj
used to describe weather when the sky is mostly covered by clouds, often implying potential rain.
overcast; cloudy
一种天气现象，中国气象部门规定，凡中、低云的云量占局部天空十分之八以上者为阴。生活中以天空云层密布，有下雨的迹象为阴。
Words:
阴天阴转晴天阴了阴云阴雨
Antonyms:
晴
Sentences:
  1. 今(jīn)天(tiān)是(shì)个(gè)阴(yīn)天(tiān)，可(kě)能(néng)会(huì)下(xià)雨(yǔ)。
    It's an overcast day today; it might rain.
  2. 天(tiān)气(qì)预(yù)报(bào)说(shuō)下(xià)午(wǔ)会(huì)阴(yīn)转(zhuǎn)晴(qíng)。
    The weather forecast says it will clear up in the afternoon.
n
refers to areas without direct sunlight, such as under trees or on the north side of buildings.
shade; shady place
不见阳光的；不见阳光的地方。
Words:
背阴林阴道树阴背阴儿阴面
Sentences:
  1. 夏(xià)天(tiān)我(wǒ)喜(xǐ)欢(huān)坐(zuò)在(zài)树(shù)阴(yīn)下(xià)乘(chéng)凉(liáng)。
    In summer, I like to sit under the shade of a tree to cool off.
  2. 房(fáng)子(zi)的(de)背(bèi)阴(yīn)面(miàn)比(bǐ)较(jiào)凉(liáng)快(kuài)。
    The shady side of the house is cooler.
adj
contrasts with 阳 (yang), indicating something not visible or exposed, e.g., in phrases like 阳奉阴违.
hidden; concealed
不露在外面的；暗藏的（跟“阳”相对）。
Words:
阴沟阳奉阴违阴私
Antonyms:
阳
Sentences:
  1. 阴(yīn)沟(gōu)里(lǐ)的(de)水(shuǐ)需(xū)要(yào)定(dìng)期(qī)清(qīng)理(lǐ)。
    The water in the hidden drain needs regular cleaning.
  2. 他(tā)表(biǎo)面(miàn)上(shàng)同(tóng)意(yì)，实(shí)际(jì)上(shàng)阳(yáng)奉(fèng)阴(yīn)违(wéi)。
    He agreed on the surface but was actually being deceptive.
adj
describes deceitful or malicious behavior, often with a negative connotation.
scheming; treacherous
诡诈，不光明。
Words:
阴毒阴谋阴险阴险毒辣阴谋诡计
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)的(de)阴(yīn)谋(móu)被(bèi)大(dà)家(jiā)发(fā)现(xiàn)了(le)。
    His scheme was discovered by everyone.
  2. 这(zhè)个(gè)人(rén)很(hěn)阴(yīn)险(xiǎn)，不(bú)要(yào)轻(qīng)易(yì)相(xiāng)信(xìn)他(tā)。
    This person is very treacherous; don't trust him easily.
adj
related to supernatural or spiritual realms, such as in 阴间 (underworld).
of ghosts or the underworld
指属于鬼神的；阴间的。
Words:
阴间阴司阴曹阴宅阴魂
Antonyms:
阳
Sentences:
  1. 传(chuán)说(shuō)阴(yīn)间(jiān)是(shì)鬼(guǐ)魂(hún)居(jū)住(zhù)的(de)地(dì)方(fāng)。
    Legend says the underworld is where ghosts reside.
n
part of the yin-yang duality, representing aspects like earth, water, and cold.
yin (the feminine, passive principle in Chinese philosophy)
中国古代哲学认为存在于宇宙间的一切事物中的两大对立面之一（跟“阳”相对），如，天、火、暑是阳，地、水、寒是阴。
Words:
阴阳
Antonyms:
阳
Sentences:
  1. 阴(yīn)阳(yáng)是(shì)中(zhōng)国(guó)哲(zhé)学(xué)的(de)重(zhòng)要(yào)概(gài)念(niàn)。
    Yin and yang are important concepts in Chinese philosophy.
  2. 水(shuǐ)属(shǔ)于(yú)阴(yīn)，火(huǒ)属(shǔ)于(yú)阳(yáng)。
    Water belongs to yin, and fire belongs to yang.
adj
used in scientific contexts, e.g., 阴极 (cathode) or 阴离子 (anion).
negatively charged
带负电的。
Words:
阴极阴电阴离子
Sentences:
  1. 电(diàn)池(chí)的(de)阴(yīn)极(jí)是(shì)负(fù)极(jí)。
    The cathode of a battery is the negative terminal.
  2. 阴(yīn)离(lí)子(zǐ)带(dài)有(yǒu)负(fù)电(diàn)荷(hè)。
    Anions carry a negative charge.
adj
refers to surfaces or engravings that are indented, as in 阴文 (intaglio).
concave; recessed
凹进的。
Words:
阴文
Antonyms:
阳
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)个(gè)印(yìn)章(zhāng)上(shàng)是(shì)阴(yīn)文(wén)。
    This seal has intaglio characters.
  2. 阴(yīn)文(wén)图(tú)案(àn)是(shì)凹(āo)进(jìn)去(qù)的(de)。
    Intaglio patterns are recessed.
n
literary term for time, often in idioms like 寸阴寸金 (time is precious).
time; duration
指时间；光阴。
Words:
寸阴寸金
Sentences:
  1. 寸(cùn)阴(yīn)寸(cùn)金(jīn)，我(wǒ)们(mén)要(yào)珍(zhēn)惜(xī)时(shí)间(jiān)。
    Time is precious; we should cherish it.
  2. 光(guāng)阴(yīn)似(sì)箭(jiàn)，转(zhuǎn)眼(yǎn)就(jiù)长(zhǎng)大(dà)了(le)。
    Time flies; we grow up in the blink of an eye.

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