Chinese characters for “ying”
59 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
yīng
should, must
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9eagle, falcon, hawk
18 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9petal, flower, leaf
8 strokesoriole, green finch
10 strokesbaby, infant
11 strokesa gem's luster
12 strokeseagle, falcon, hawk
13 strokesonomatopoetic, a bird call
14 strokesto offend, to oppose, to run counter to
14 strokestassel, ribbon
14 strokeslong-necked bottle or jar
14 strokesnecklace
14 strokescherry, cherry blossom
15 strokesa necklace made of precious stones
15 strokesparrot
16 strokesbaby, infant
17 strokesshould, must
17 strokesbreast, chest
17 strokeslong-necked bottle or jar
20 strokescherry, cherry blossom
21 strokesa necklace made of precious stones
21 strokesoriole, green finch
21 strokestassel, ribbon
23 strokeseagle, falcon, hawk
24 strokesparrot
28 strokesSecond tone
yíng
to win, to gain
17 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4to welcome, to receive, to greet
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5grave, tomb, cemetary
8 strokesfull, overflowing
9 strokesto shine, to shimmer
9 strokesbright, lustrous, sparkling like a gem
10 strokesfirefly, glow-worm
11 strokescamp, barracks, army
11 strokesto coil, to entangle, to entwine
11 strokesgrave, tomb, cemetary
13 strokespillar, column
13 strokesclear, pure
13 strokesto polish, to shine
13 strokeseddy
14 strokesto shine, to shimmer
14 strokesfly, musca
14 strokesbright, lustrous, sparkling like a gem
15 strokesvictory
16 strokescamp, barracks, army
16 strokesto coil, to entangle, to entwine
16 strokesfirefly, glow-worm
16 strokesto polish, to shine
18 strokesocean, sea
19 strokesfly, musca
19 strokesto win, to gain
20 strokesThird tone
yǐng
Fourth tone
yìng
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