郢 (yǐng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 郢 (yǐng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郢 (yǐng) means "Ying (ancient capital of the Chu state)". with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郢 stroke by stroke?

郢 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郢 and 邮?

郢 (yǐng) and 邮 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 郢?

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

Q: What common words use 郢?

Common words containing 郢 include: 郢都 (yǐng dōu) — Ying Capital; 郢中 (yǐng zhōng) — Yingzhong (a place name); 郢匠 (yǐng jiàng) — master craftsman of Ying.

How to Write 郢

The character 郢 (yǐng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

郢 is pronounced yǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ying (ancient capital of the Chu state).

Common Words with 郢

郢都 yǐng dōu

Ying Capital

郢中 yǐng zhōng

Yingzhong (a place name)

郢匠 yǐng jiàng

master craftsman of Ying

Example Sentences

郢都是古代的都城。

yǐng dōu shì gǔ dài de dū chéng

Ying was an ancient capital city.

他住在郢中地区。

tā zhù zài yǐng zhōng dì qū

He lives in the Yingzhong area.

这是郢匠的作品。

zhè shì yǐng jiàng de zuò pǐn

This is a work by a master craftsman.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郢

What does 郢 (yǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郢 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郢?

What common words use 郢?

How to Write 郢 (yǐng)