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JLPT N5 16 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Understanding (yǐn)

primarily refers to an addiction or a strong habitual craving for something, often with a negative connotation related to dependence. It is commonly used to describe addictions to substances like tobacco or behaviors such as gaming or watching TV.

Usage and Nuance

is often paired with verbs like (shàng) to form 上瘾, meaning "to become addicted to." It can also appear after a noun to indicate the addiction related to that noun, e.g., 抽烟 (smoking addiction).

This word conveys a sense of difficulty in controlling the craving, often implying a negative impact on health or daily life.

Common Collocations

  • 上瘾: to become addicted; used to describe the process or state of addiction.
  • : to quit an addiction; often used in contexts of quitting smoking or drugs.
  • : to have an addiction or craving.

Important Notes

is not used for casual habits or preferences but specifically for strong, often harmful dependencies. It differs from words like 爱好 (hobby) or 喜欢 (like), which are neutral or positive.

Avoid confusing with (illness); focuses on addiction or craving rather than disease itself.

Example Sentences

He has a smoking addiction; even after quitting for a long time, he still

Watching too much TV can make people addicted and affect their studies.

He is addicted to online games, which has already affected his normal life.