How to Write 楹
The character 楹 (yíng) is written with 13 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
楹 is pronounced yíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means pillar; column.
Common Words with 楹
楹联
yíng lián
couplet (on pillars)
楹柱
yíng zhù
pillar; column
门楹
mén yíng
Door posts
Example Sentences
门口贴着红色的楹联。
mén kǒu tiē zhe hóng sè de yíng lián
Red couplets are pasted on the doorway.
大殿的楹柱非常粗。
dà diàn de yíng zhù fēi cháng cū
The pillars of the main hall are very thick.
他在门楹上挂了灯笼。
tā zài mén yíng shàng guà le dēng lóng
He hung lanterns on the doorposts.
Practice Writing 楹 (yíng)
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