荧 (yíng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 荧 (yíng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荧 (yíng) means "fluorescent; glimmering". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荧 stroke by stroke?

荧 has 9 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 荧 and 兹?

荧 (yíng) 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 荧?

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 荧?

Common words containing 荧 include: 荧光 (yíng guāng) — fluorescence; 荧幕 (yíng mù) — screen (TV or cinema); 荧光笔 (yíng guāng bǐ) — highlighter.

How to Write 荧

The character 荧 (yíng) is written with 9 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

荧 is pronounced yíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means fluorescent; glimmering.

Common Words with 荧

荧光 yíng guāng

fluorescence

荧幕 yíng mù

screen (TV or cinema)

荧光笔 yíng guāng bǐ

highlighter

Example Sentences

这种衣服会发荧光。

zhè zhǒng yī fú huì fā yíng guāng

This clothing fluoresces.

他活跃在电视荧幕上。

tā huó yuè zài diàn shì yíng mù shàng

He is active on the television screen.

我用荧光笔画重点。

wǒ yòng yíng guāng bǐ huà zhòng diǎn

I use a highlighter to mark the key points.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

Practice Writing 荧 (yíng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荧

What does 荧 (yíng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荧 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荧?

What common words use 荧?

How to Write 荧 (yíng)