映 (yìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 映 (yìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 映 (yìng) means "To reflect or shine". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 映 stroke by stroke?

映 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 映 and 旰?

映 (yìng) and 旰 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 映?

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

Q: What common words use 映?

Common words containing 映 include: 反映 (fǎn yìng) — To reflect; to report; 放映 (fàng yìng) — to project; to show (a movie); 倒映 (dào yìng) — To reflect (in water)..

How to Write 映

The character 映 (yìng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

映 is pronounced yìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To reflect or shine.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 映 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 映

反映 fǎn yìng

To reflect; to report

放映 fàng yìng

to project; to show (a movie)

倒映 dào yìng

To reflect (in water).

Example Sentences

这个问题反映了真实情况。

zhè ge wèn tí fǎn yìng le zhēn shí qíng kuàng

This issue reflects the real situation.

电影院正在放映新电影。

diàn yǐng yuàn zhèng zài fàng yìng xīn diàn yǐng

The cinema is showing a new movie.

山影倒映在湖水里。

shān yǐng dào yìng zài hú shuǐ lǐ

The reflection of the mountain is cast in the lake.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 映 (yìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 映

What does 映 (yìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 映 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 映 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 映?

What common words use 映?

How to Write 映 (yìng)