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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
纓yīngtassel, ribbon; to bother, to annoyx, 23 strokes, radical 糹
yīng(ying1)ying T1
  1. 1tassel, ribbon; to bother, to annoy
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March 24, 2026

纓yīng(ying1)

The character 纓 (yīng) primarily refers to a tassel or ribbon, often associated with decorative or ceremonial purposes. It can also convey the idea of bothering or annoying someone, particularly in contexts where one's actions are intrusive or unwelcome.

Strokes23Radical糹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese attire, tassels (纓) are often used to embellish hats and ceremonial garments, symbolizing elegance and status. This reflects the importance of visual adornment in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a vibrant ribbon (纓) hanging from a festive hat, fluttering in the wind. The 'yīng' sound can remind you of the annoying buzzing of a bee that bothers you while you admire the beautiful tassel.

Meanings of 纓

yīng(ying1)
1tassel, ribbon; to bother, to annoy
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纓Simplified
23Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 纓 in the context of bothering someone, it is generally informal. Be cautious with its tone; ensure you pronounce it with the first tone (yīng) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '纓带' (tassel belt) or '打扰' (to disturb).

HSK Study Tips

Although 纓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK Level 5 words related to decoration and annoyance. Focus on understanding its dual meanings in context to enhance vocabulary versatility.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纓 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '打纓' instead of '打扰' (to bother) miscommunicates the intended idea. Focus on the context to avoid such errors.

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Etymology of 纓

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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thread

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)嬰
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Origin

纓 = 糹 + 嬰. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 纓

IDS Structure⿰糹嬰
纓Full character
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糹si1
left
嬰ying1
right
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How to say tassel, ribbon; to bother, to annoy in Chinese

“tassel, ribbon; to bother, to annoy” in Chinese is纓yīng

The character 纓 (yīng) primarily refers to a tassel or ribbon, often associated with decorative or ceremonial purposes. It can also convey the idea of bothering or annoying someone, particularly in contexts where one's actions are intrusive or unwelcome.

When to use 纓

When using 纓 in the context of bothering someone, it is generally informal. Be cautious with its tone; ensure you pronounce it with the first tone (yīng) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '纓带' (tassel belt) or '打扰' (to disturb).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纓 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '打纓' instead of '打扰' (to bother) miscommunicates the intended idea. Focus on the context to avoid such errors.

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Word Family of 纓

Words containing this character4
请缨to volunteer for military service請纓
缨yīngtassel纓
李缨Li Ying (1963-), Japanese-educated Chinese documentary film director李纓
马缨花Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin)馬纓花
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Frequently Asked Questions about 纓

Common phrases include 纓带 (tassel belt) and 纓穗 (tassel tuft), often used in descriptions of traditional clothing.

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