吲
draw; stretch; lead; quote; cause
Meanings
8 senses · 16 examplesverb
to draw (a bow); to pull back
Originally referred to drawing a bowstring, extended to general pulling.
He drew his bow and shot the arrow, hitting the bullseye.
To draw the bow and wait to shoot (ready to act)
verb
to stretch; to extend; to lengthen
Used for physical stretching or extending meaning.
He stretched his neck looking around, searching for his friend's figure.
The extended meaning of this word is very interesting.
verb
to lead; to guide; to conduct
Used for guiding people or abstract concepts.
The tour guide led us on a visit to the museum.
Teachers should be good at guiding students to think.
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Please lead me to the principal's office.
verb
to quote; to cite
Used in writing and speaking to reference others' words.
When writing a thesis, you must indicate the sources of your citations.
He quoted classics and established works, making his argument very convincing.
verb
to cause; to attract; to bring about
Used for causing reactions or attracting attention.
His speech aroused discussion among everyone.
This exhibition attracted many visitors.
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His words attracted attention.
verb
to leave; to depart; to retire
formalFormal or classical usage for resigning or avoiding.
He retired because of his advanced age.
He voluntarily withdrew to show he was not competing.
noun
surname
Used as a family name.
His surname is Yin and his given name is Ming.
measure word
unit of length for silk (classical)
archaicArchaic unit of length equal to ten zhang (about 100 feet), used for measuring silk.
Five yin of plain silk (classical measurement)