殷 (yīn) - Abundant, rich & deeply sincere

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yīn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

殷 · yīn

Abundant, rich;

deeply sincere;

the Yin dynasty (c.

1600–1046 BCE);

dark red;

also a surname.

Abundant, richdeeply sincerethe Yin dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE)

Usage highlights

Yin dynastyEarnest hopeHeartfelt gratitudeWealthy familyDark redSincere hospitality

Synonyms

  • 富— rich, wealthy
  • 丰— abundant, plentiful
  • 恳— earnest, sincere

Antonyms

  • 贫— poor, impoverished
  • 虚— hollow, insincere

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Shang dynasty is also called the Yin dynasty (殷商).
  • He expressed his heartfelt gratitude (殷切感谢).
  • The family is wealthy and prosperous (殷实家庭).
  • Her cheeks were flushed (脸色殷红).

Collocations

  • Yin dynasty(殷商)
  • Earnest hope(殷切希望)
  • Heartfelt gratitude(殷切感谢)
  • Wealthy family(殷实家庭)
  • Dark red(殷红)
  • Sincere hospitality(殷勤招待)

Idioms

  • Expecting with eager anticipation(殷殷期望)
  • Sincerely hoping(殷切期盼)
  • Affectionate and attentive(情意殷殷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to the Shang dynasty after its capital moved to Yin (modern Anyang, Henan).
  • In ancient texts, often denotes abundance, sincerity, and deep emotion.
  • As a surname, it is one of the less common but historically significant Chinese surnames.

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