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瑛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瑛yīnga gem's luster; crystalg, 12 strokes, radical 王
瑛yīng(crystal)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王
瑛yīnglustrousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王
yīng(ying1) T1
  1. 1a gem's luster; crystal
  2. 2(crystal)
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March 24, 2026

瑛yīng(ying1)

瑛 (yīng) refers to the luster or brilliance of a gem, often associated with precious stones and crystals. It conveys a sense of beauty and radiance, commonly used in contexts relating to jewelry or descriptions of exquisite objects. The character emphasizes the visual appeal and clarity found in high-quality gems.

Strokes12Radical王
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, gems and their luster are often associated with purity and virtue. The appreciation for beautiful stones is reflected in traditional practices such as jade carving, where the quality of the luster signifies the stone's value.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sparkling gem shining brightly in the light, its surface reflecting a rainbow of colors. The character 瑛 resembles a beautiful gem (玉, yù) sitting atop a base (火, huǒ) that represents the heat and energy needed to create its shine. Remembering 'yīng' can evoke the image of a dazzling jewel.

Meanings of 瑛

yīng(ying1)
1a gem's luster; crystal
2(crystal)
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About 瑛

瑛Simplified
12Strokes
王Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 瑛

Usage Notes

瑛 is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it's more formal than everyday vocabulary. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that describe other qualities of gems, such as 宝 (bǎo) for 'treasure.' Collocations include phrases like 瑛石 (yīng shí) meaning 'gemstone.'

HSK Study Tips

瑛 is not included in the HSK levels, but it aligns with advanced vocabulary related to beauty and nature. Learners should focus on the character's application in literature and art, connecting it to other HSK vocabulary that describes aesthetics, like 美 (měi) for 'beauty.'

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑛 with similar characters like 煌 (huáng), which means 'to shine' but has a broader application. For example, saying '这个瑛的灯光很漂亮' (This gem's light is beautiful) is incorrect; use '这个灯的光泽很漂亮' (This lamp's shine is beautiful) instead.

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Pronunciation of 瑛

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Etymology of 瑛

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)英
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Case file: 瑛

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half英 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 瑛?

Decomposition of 瑛

IDS Structure⿰王英
瑛Full Character
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王Wang2
left
英Ying1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瑛?

How to say a gem's luster; crystal in Chinese

“a gem's luster; crystal” in Chinese is瑛yīng

瑛 (yīng) refers to the luster or brilliance of a gem, often associated with precious stones and crystals. It conveys a sense of beauty and radiance, commonly used in contexts relating to jewelry or descriptions of exquisite objects. The character emphasizes the visual appeal and clarity found in high-quality gems.

When to use 瑛

瑛 is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it's more formal than everyday vocabulary. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that describe other qualities of gems, such as 宝 (bǎo) for 'treasure.' Collocations include phrases like 瑛石 (yīng shí) meaning 'gemstone.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑛 with similar characters like 煌 (huáng), which means 'to shine' but has a broader application. For example, saying '这个瑛的灯光很漂亮' (This gem's light is beautiful) is incorrect; use '这个灯的光泽很漂亮' (This lamp's shine is beautiful) instead.

Write 瑛

瑛

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Word Family of 瑛

Words Containing This Character2
瑛yīng(crystal)
周传瑛Zhou Chuanying (1912-1988), Kunqu 昆曲 opera actor周傳瑛
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Compound Meaning

What does 瑛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瑛

瑛 is pronounced as 'yīng' with a high-level tone.

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