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

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

The Chinese character 莹 (yíng) means "Lustrous / Translucent". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莹 stroke by stroke?

莹 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 莹 and 兹?

莹 (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 莹?

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 莹?

Common words containing 莹 include: 晶莹 (jīng yíng) — Sparkling and translucent; 莹白 (yíng bái) — Lustrous white; 莹润 (yíng rùn) — Lustrous and smooth.

How to Write 莹

The character 莹 (yíng) 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

莹 is pronounced yíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lustrous / Translucent.

Common Words with 莹

晶莹 jīng yíng

Sparkling and translucent

莹白 yíng bái

Lustrous white

莹润 yíng rùn

Lustrous and smooth

Example Sentences

露珠晶莹剔透。

lù zhū jīng yíng tī tòu

The dewdrops are crystal clear.

莹白的月光很美。

yíng bái de yuè guāng hěn měi

The lustrous white moonlight is beautiful.

她的皮肤很莹润。

tā de pí fū hěn yíng rùn

Her skin is lustrous and smooth.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莹

What does 莹 (yíng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莹 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莹?

What common words use 莹?

How to Write 莹 (yíng)