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

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

The Chinese character 颖 (yǐng) means "clever / gifted / glume". with 13 strokes and the radical 页.

Q: How do you write 颖 stroke by stroke?

颖 has 13 strokes. The radical is 页. 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 颖 and 颅?

颖 (yǐng) and 颅 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 颖?

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

Q: What common words use 颖?

Common words containing 颖 include: 聪颖 (cōng yǐng) — bright; gifted; 新颖 (xīn yǐng) — novel; original; innovative; 脱颖而出 (tuō yǐng ér chū) — to stand out; to reveal one's talent.

How to Write 颖

The character 颖 (yǐng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 页 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

颖 is pronounced yǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means clever / gifted / glume.

Common Words with 颖

聪颖 cōng yǐng

bright; gifted

新颖 xīn yǐng

novel; original; innovative

脱颖而出 tuō yǐng ér chū

to stand out; to reveal one's talent

Example Sentences

这个孩子天生聪颖。

zhè ge hái zi tiān shēng cōng yǐng

This child is naturally gifted and intelligent.

你的想法非常新颖。

nǐ de xiǎng fǎ fēi cháng xīn yǐng

Your idea is very original.

他在比赛中脱颖而出。

tā zài bǐ sài zhōng tuō yǐng ér chū

He stood out in the competition.

Similar Characters

颅 lú

领 lǐng

颇 pō

Practice Writing 颖 (yǐng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 颖

What does 颖 (yǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 颖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 颖 and 颅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 颖?

What common words use 颖?

How to Write 颖 (yǐng)