寅 Traditional form: 寅 Pinyin (reading): yín Definitions: 3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger ancient Chinese compass point: 60° Characters: 寅 - to respect, to revere; respectfully; 3rd terrestrial branch Traditional characters: 寅 - to respect, to revere; respectfully; 3rd terrestrial branch