The original meaning of this character is “respect.” However, this meaning is rarely used today.
Nowadays, it’s mainly used for recording time and divination.
“寅” is the third zodiac sign in the order of the Earthly Branches.
The twelve earthly branches are：子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥。
“寅” represents 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM;
“寅” represents the northeast-east direction;
“寅月” represents the first month of the lunar calendar;
In terms of the Chinese zodiac, “寅” corresponds to the Year of the Tiger.