撄 (yīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 撄 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撄 (yīng) means "to disturb". with 14 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撄 stroke by stroke?

撄 has 14 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 撄 and 掾?

撄 (yīng) and 掾 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 撄?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 撄?

Common words containing 撄 include: 撄锋 (yīng fēng) — to confront the brunt of an attack; to face a sharp edge; 撄扰 (yīng rǎo) — to disturb; to harass; 撄心 (yīng xīn) — to worry the mind.

How to Write 撄

The character 撄 (yīng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

撄 is pronounced yīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to disturb.

Common Words with 撄

撄锋 yīng fēng

to confront the brunt of an attack; to face a sharp edge

撄扰 yīng rǎo

to disturb; to harass

撄心 yīng xīn

to worry the mind

Example Sentences

莫要撄其锋芒。

mò yào yīng qí fēng máng

Do not confront the brunt of the attack.

别让俗事撄扰。

bié ràng sú shì yīng rǎo

Don't let worldly affairs disturb you.

此事撄人心弦。

cǐ shì yīng rén xīn xián

This matter tugs at one's heartstrings.

Similar Characters

掾 yuàn

揄 yú

揆 kuí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撄

What does 撄 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撄 and 掾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撄?

What common words use 撄?

How to Write 撄 (yīng)