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

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

The Chinese character 罂 (yīng) means "long-necked jar". with 14 strokes and the radical 缶.

Q: How do you write 罂 stroke by stroke?

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

Q: What is the radical of 罂?

The radical of 罂 is 缶. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 罂?

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

Q: What common words use 罂?

Common words containing 罂 include: 罂粟 (yīng sù) — poppy; 罂瓶 (yīng píng) — jar / vase; 陶罂 (táo yīng) — pottery jar or jug.

How to Write 罂

The character 罂 (yīng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 缶 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

罂 is pronounced yīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means long-necked jar.

Common Words with 罂

罂粟 yīng sù

poppy

罂瓶 yīng píng

jar / vase

陶罂 táo yīng

pottery jar or jug

Example Sentences

罂粟花很漂亮。

yīng sù huā hěn piào liàng

Poppies are very beautiful.

这是一个小罂瓶。

zhè shì yí gè xiǎo yīng píng

This is a small jar or bottle.

这是一个陶罂。

zhè shì yí gè táo yīng

This is a pottery jar.

Practice Writing 罂 (yīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罂

What does 罂 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罂 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 罂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罂?

What common words use 罂?

How to Write 罂 (yīng)