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

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

The Chinese character 樱 (yīng) means "cherry". with 15 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 樱 stroke by stroke?

樱 has 15 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 樱 and 椴?

樱 (yīng) and 椴 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 樱?

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

Q: What common words use 樱?

Common words containing 樱 include: 樱花 (yīng huā) — cherry blossom; 樱桃 (yīng táo) — cherry; 樱红 (yīng hóng) — cherry red.

How to Write 樱

The character 樱 (yīng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

樱 is pronounced yīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means cherry.

Common Words with 樱

樱花 yīng huā

cherry blossom

樱桃 yīng táo

cherry

樱红 yīng hóng

cherry red

Example Sentences

春天樱花开了。

chūn tiān yīng huā kāi le

Cherry blossoms bloom in spring.

我喜欢吃樱桃。

wǒ xǐ huān chī yīng táo

I like eating cherries.

她的脸蛋樱红。

tā de liǎn dàn yīng hóng

Her cheeks are cherry-red.

Similar Characters

椴 duàn

椹 shèn

椽 chuán

Practice Writing 樱 (yīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樱

What does 樱 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 樱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 樱 and 椴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 樱?

What common words use 樱?

How to Write 樱 (yīng)