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

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

The Chinese character 缨 (yīng) means "Tassel; ribbon; chin strap". with 14 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缨 stroke by stroke?

缨 has 14 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缨 and 缂?

缨 (yīng) and 缂 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 缨?

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

Q: What common words use 缨?

Common words containing 缨 include: 红缨 (hóng yīng) — red tassel; 帽缨 (mào yīng) — Hat tassel; 缨络 (yīng luò) — Beaded necklace; tassel ornament.

How to Write 缨

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缨 is pronounced yīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tassel; ribbon; chin strap.

Common Words with 缨

红缨 hóng yīng

red tassel

帽缨 mào yīng

Hat tassel

缨络 yīng luò

Beaded necklace; tassel ornament

Example Sentences

枪头上有一束红缨。

qiāng tóu shàng yǒu yī shù hóng yīng

There is a bunch of red tassels on the spearhead.

他的帽缨是红色的。

tā de mào yīng shì hóng sè de

His hat string is red.

这种缨络很漂亮。

zhè zhǒng yīng luò hěn piào liàng

This tasseled ornament is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

缂 kè

缃 xiāng

缄 jiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缨

What does 缨 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缨 and 缂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缨?

What common words use 缨?

How to Write 缨 (yīng)