Senses
荫/ 蔭 variants: 廕 shade
the shade of a tree or building; the shadows cast by foliage
荫/ 蔭 variants: 廕 [privilege]
(bound form) protection or official status granted to descendants because of the distinguished service of their ancestors
廕 to shade
(literary) to provide shade; to block out the sun; to cover or shelter
廕 to provide protection
to shelter or protect one's descendants; refers to the historical practice where children or family members received official titles or privileges due to the service of their ancestors
廕 shady and damp
(colloquial) to be shady, cool, and damp because of a lack of sunlight