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CHINESE CHARACTER
yīn
陰
陰
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shade; yin; cloudy
- Numbered pinyin
- yin1
- English meanings
- shade; yin (negative force); cloudy; hidden (traditional of 阴)
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as
marriage; in-law relation
cite
earnest; abundant
craving
shade
silver
moon
hide; concealed
sound; news
drink; beverage
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