How to Write 郢 (yǐng) — Meaning “Ying (ancient capital of the Chu state)”

Write the left component 呈 first: a vertical stroke, then a horizontal, two small strokes inside, and a long horizontal line at the bottom. Then add the right radical 阝 as two strokes: a curving horizontal and a vertical downward line with a hook. Keep 呈 narrow and balanced so the character is not too wide.

郢 has the radical 阝 on the right side, meaning it is a place name (Ying capital). 邮 (yóu) has 阝 on the left and means "post" or "mail," while 邯 (hán) also has 阝 on the left and is part of the city name Handan. So the position of 阝 changes the meaning entirely.

郢 is rarely used in daily conversation today. It appears mostly in historical texts, poetry, or discussions about the ancient Chu state (modern Hubei province). You might see it in names of historical sites or in classical Chinese literature.

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.