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March 24, 2026
嬰yīng(ying1)
The character 嬰 (yīng) primarily means 'baby' or 'infant,' referring to very young children. It can also imply the act of bothering or troubling someone, often used in contexts where one is disturbed by a child's actions or cries.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the birth of a baby is celebrated with great joy, often accompanied by traditional ceremonies and family gatherings. The character 嬰 reflects the importance placed on infants as symbols of hope and continuity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny baby (嬰) wrapped in a cozy blanket, making a soft 'yīng' sound as it coos. The character's form suggests a small, delicate being, emphasizing its connection to youth and innocence.
Meanings of 嬰
yīng(ying1)
1baby, infant; to bother
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嬰Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny baby (嬰) wrapped in a cozy blanket, making a soft 'yīng' sound as it coos. The character's form suggests a small, delicate being, emphasizing its connection to youth and innocence.
Usage Notes
In informal contexts, 嬰 is often used to describe a baby, while its secondary meaning related to bothering can be more colloquial. Be cautious with tone: the first tone (yīng) is crucial, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
Though 嬰 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects with common vocabulary for family and children, such as '母亲' (mother) and '孩子' (child). Focus on using it in contexts about family or care.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the birth of a baby is celebrated with great joy, often accompanied by traditional ceremonies and family gatherings. The character 嬰 reflects the importance placed on infants as symbols of hope and continuity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嬰 with 影 (yǐng), which means 'shadow.' For example, saying '我有很多影' (I have many shadows) instead of '我有很多嬰' (I have many babies) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 嬰
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In Chinese culture, the birth of a baby is celebrated with great joy, often accompanied by traditional ceremonies and family gatherings. The character 嬰 reflects the importance placed on infants as symbols of hope and continuity.
Word Family of 嬰
Words Containing This Character13
婴儿yīng’érinfant嬰兒
婴yīnginfant嬰
婴幼儿baby嬰幼兒
女婴female baby女嬰
男婴male baby男嬰
婴孩infant嬰孩
婴儿车pram嬰兒車
弃婴abandoned baby棄嬰
婴儿期infancy嬰兒期
试管婴儿test tube baby試管嬰兒
晏婴Yanzi (-c 500 BC), famous statesman from Qi of the Warring States, also known as 晏子, hero of book 晏子春秋晏嬰
圣婴El Niño (meteorology)聖嬰
溺婴to drown a newborn baby (as method of infanticide)溺嬰
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嬰
It is pronounced 'yīng' with a high and level tone.
While 嬰 is more common in informal speech, it can also appear in literature and parenting contexts.
Common phrases include '嬰兒' (yīng ér), which means 'infant'.
