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

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

The Chinese character 英 (yīng) means "English; brave; flower". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 英 stroke by stroke?

英 has 8 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 英 and 兹?

英 (yīng) and 兹 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 英?

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

Q: What common words use 英?

Common words containing 英 include: 英国 (yīng guó) — United Kingdom; Britain; 英雄 (yīng xióng) — Hero; 英文 (yīng wén) — English (written language).

How to Write 英

The character 英 (yīng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

英 is pronounced yīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means English; brave; flower.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 英 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 英

英国 yīng guó

United Kingdom; Britain

英雄 yīng xióng

Hero

英文 yīng wén

English (written language)

Example Sentences

他去年去了英国。

tā qù nián qù le yīng guó

He went to the United Kingdom last year.

他是大家心中的英雄。

tā shì dà jiā xīn zhōng de yīng xióng

He is a hero in everyone's hearts.

我会说一点儿英文。

wǒ huì shuō yì diǎn ér yīng wén

I can speak a little English.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 英 (yīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 英

What does 英 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 英 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 英 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 英?

What common words use 英?

How to Write 英 (yīng)