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

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

The Chinese character 莺 (yīng) means "Warbler / Oriole". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莺 stroke by stroke?

莺 has 10 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 莺 and 兹?

莺 (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 莺?

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 莺?

Common words containing 莺 include: 黄莺 (huáng yīng) — oriole; 莺歌 (yīng gē) — The song of an oriole; 莺语 (yīng yǔ) — The chirping of orioles.

How to Write 莺

The character 莺 (yīng) is written with 10 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

莺 is pronounced yīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Warbler / Oriole.

Common Words with 莺

黄莺 huáng yīng

oriole

莺歌 yīng gē

The song of an oriole

莺语 yīng yǔ

The chirping of orioles

Example Sentences

树上有黄莺在叫。

shù shàng yǒu huáng yīng zài jiào

An oriole is singing in the tree.

春天里莺歌燕舞。

chūn tiān lǐ yīng gē yàn wǔ

Orioles sing and swallows dance in spring.

莺语听起来动人。

yīng yǔ tīng qǐ lái dòng rén

The chirping of orioles sounds moving.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莺

What does 莺 (yīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莺 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莺?

What common words use 莺?

How to Write 莺 (yīng)