茵 (yīn) - mat & cushion

茵Tone 1

yīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

茵 · yīn

mat;

cushion;

lush grass;

soft vegetation used as padding or covering.

matcushionlush grass

Usage highlights

green grass like a matcushion matcar seat cushioncarpetmattresspicnic blanket

Synonyms

  • 垫— cushion; pad
  • 褥— mattress; bedding
  • 毯— blanket; carpet

Antonyms

  • 硬— hard; rigid
  • 糙— rough; coarse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sofa has a soft cushion (沙发茵垫).
  • We sat on the green grass (绿草如茵).
  • The carpet is thick and comfortable (厚地毯如茵).
  • A mattress provides good support (床垫如茵).

Collocations

  • green grass like a mat(绿草如茵)
  • cushion mat(茵垫)
  • car seat cushion(车座茵)
  • carpet(地毯如茵)
  • mattress(床茵)
  • picnic blanket(野餐茵)

Idioms

  • Green grass like a mat(绿草如茵)
  • Lush vegetation carpet(芳草如茵)
  • Soft as a cushion(柔软如茵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 茵 often describes lush, carpet-like grass, evoking natural beauty and comfort.
  • The character conveys a sense of natural padding and softness, associated with rest and tranquility.
  • Used in poetic contexts to depict ideal natural settings for relaxation and contemplation.

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