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隐形 (yǐn xíng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

隐形 (yǐn xíng) is a Chinese word: invisible. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 隐形

形 xíng adjective

invisible

他戴着隐形眼镜。

tā dài zhe yǐn xíng yǎn jìng

He wears contact lenses.

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Word breakdown

隐 yǐn — hidden, concealed

Words with this character (9)
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形 xíng — form, shape

Words with this character (17)
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  • 6 形状 xíng zhuàng — shape HSK 5
    • 形 form, appearance
    • 状 state, form
    Example

    这个苹果的形状很奇怪。

    zhè ge píng guǒ de xíng zhuàng hěn qí guài

    This apple's shape is very strange.

  • 7 形象 xíng xiàng — image HSK 5
    • 形 form, shape, physical appearance
    • 象 image, appearance, representation
    Example

    她在我心中一直保持着美好的形象。

    tā zài wǒ xīn zhōng yì zhí bǎo chí zhe měi hǎo de xíng xiàng

    She has always maintained a beautiful image in my heart.

  • 8 地形 dì xíng — terrain HSK 6
    • 地 earth, ground, land
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    这个地区的地形很复杂。

    zhè ge dì qū de dì xíng hěn fù zá

    The terrain of this area is very complex.

  • 9 形态 xíng tài — form, shape, pattern HSK 6
    • 形 form, shape - the visible external appearance
    • 态 state, condition - the manner or state of existence
    Example

    云的形态千变万化。

    yún de xíng tài qiān biàn wàn huà

    The forms of clouds are ever-changing.

  • 10 情形 qíng xíng — situation HSK 6
    • 情 circumstances, condition, state of affairs
    • 形 form, appearance, manifestation
    Example

    我们要根据实际情形做出决定。

    wǒ men yào gēn jù shí jì qíng xíng zuò chū jué dìng

    We need to make decisions based on the actual situation.

  • 11 变形 biàn xíng — to deform; to transform HSK 7
    • 变 to change, to transform
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    金属在高温下会变形。

    jīn shǔ zài gāo wēn xià huì biàn xíng

    Metal deforms under high temperature.

  • 12 图形 tú xíng — graphic HSK 7
    • 图 diagram, picture, visual representation
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    老师在黑板上画了一个三角形图形。

    lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng huà le yí gè sān jiǎo xíng tú xíng

    The teacher drew a triangular figure on the blackboard.

  • 13 形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè — all kinds of HSK 7
    • 形 form, shape (first instance for emphasis)
    • 形 form, shape (repeated for emphasis and completeness)
    • 色 color, type, variety (first instance for emphasis)
    • 色 color, type, variety (repeated for emphasis and completeness)
    Example

    街上有形形色色的人。

    jiē shàng yǒu xíng xíng sè sè de rén

    There are all kinds of people on the street.

  • 14 形影不离 xíng yǐng bù lí — inseparable HSK 7
    • 形 body, physical form
    • 影 shadow
    • 不 not
    • 离 separate, leave
    Example

    他们两个从小就形影不离。

    tā men liǎng gè cóng xiǎo jiù xíng yǐng bù lí

    The two of them have been inseparable since childhood.

  • 15 无形 wú xíng — intangible HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    这种无形的资产很难估价。

    zhè zhǒng wú xíng de zī chǎn hěn nán gū jià

    This kind of intangible asset is difficult to value.

  • 16 畸形 jī xíng — deformed HSK 7
    • 畸 abnormal, irregular
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    这个婴儿有畸形的手指。

    zhè ge yīng ér yǒu jī xíng de shǒu zhǐ

    This baby has deformed fingers.

  • 17 队形 duì xíng — formation HSK 7
    • 队 team, group, unit
    • 形 shape, form, arrangement
    Example

    舞蹈演员在舞台上变换队形。

    wǔ dǎo yǎn yuán zài wǔ tái shàng biàn huàn duì xíng

    The dancers change formations on stage.

Structure & writing
1 隐 yǐn — (lit.) grief; pity
隐 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
瘾 yǐn addiction; physical or psychological dependence formed by repeated stimulation

consists of

1.1 阝 fǔ — mound/hill radical, representing elevated terrain
阝 is a component in 47 characters
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都 dū capital city; seat of the national government 院 yuàn courtyard; open space enclosed by walls or fences around a building
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阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
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邮 yóu to mail; to send by post 邻 lín neighbor; neighboring household 阳 yáng yang, one of the two opposing forces in Chinese philosophy (opposite of 阴) 阿 ā (dial.) prefix placed before a ranking, nickname, or surname to express affection 附 fù to add on; to attach additionally
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除 chú to remove; to get rid of
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郊 jiāo outskirts; suburbs 部 bù part; portion of a whole 队 duì line; column; procession 际 jì border; edge; boundary area 降 jiàng to fall; to descend (opposite of 升)
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险 xiǎn (of terrain) treacherous and difficult to pass; strategically vital 陪 péi to accompany, keep company 随 suí to follow
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郎 láng ancient official title 防 fáng to take precautions against; to guard against unfavorable situations 阵 zhèn battle formation (arrangement of troops in combat) 阶 jiē steps; stairs built of brick or stone to facilitate going up and down 阻 zǔ to block; to obstruct
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陆 lù land; dry ground above water 陌 mò small east-west path between fields; road in general 限 xiàn specified range; limit 隔 gé to block; to separate
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陷 xiàn trap; pitfall 隐 yǐn (lit.) grief; pity 障 zhàng to block; to obstruct; to conceal
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廓 kuò outer edge or contour of an object 椰 yē coconut palm, a tall tropical evergreen tree whose fruit contains juice and edible flesh 萨 sà a surname 邪 xié wicked; evil; crooked 郁 yù richly fragrant; strongly aromatic
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郑 zhèng a Zhou-dynasty vassal state in present-day Xinzheng, Henan Province 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 阱 jǐng a pit trap for catching wild animals 陈 chén to place; to arrange; to display 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 陡 dǒu steep, nearly vertical 陨 yǔn (lit.) to fall; to drop down 陵 líng hill; mound 陶 táo earthenware; pottery fired from clay, softer than porcelain and porous 隆 lóng grand; magnificent 隘 ài mountain pass; strategically important narrow place 隙 xì crack; crevice 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
1.2 急 jí — anxious; impatient
急 is a component in 2 characters
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稳 wěn stable; steady
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隐 yǐn (lit.) grief; pity

Stroke order

2 形 xíng — appearance; shape

形 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 开 kāi — to open (something closed, opposite of 关/合)
开 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 研 yán to grind finely
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape
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刑 xíng criminal punishment; legal penalty imposed by the state on offenders 荆 jīng chaste tree (a deciduous shrub with long-stalked palmate leaves, blue-purple flowers, and tough branches used for weaving baskets; branches formerly used as a flogging instrument)
2.2 彡 shān — stripes, markings, decorative pattern
彡 is a component in 11 characters
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影 yǐng shadow; silhouette formed when an object blocks light; vague image or impression
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颜 yán facial expression; countenance
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参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 衫 shān upper garment, unlined jacket 须 xū must; necessary (auxiliary verb)
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修 xiū to decorate and tidy up, making neat and attractive 彩 cǎi various colors; color
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形 xíng appearance; shape 珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing
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彬 bīn refined and cultured (see "彬彬") 彰 zhāng obvious; prominent

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