Meanings of 瀛
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AI Study Notes for 瀛
This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common terms for sea or ocean, such as 海 (hǎi).
Though not included in HSK levels, 瀛 can be connected with other water-related characters like 水 (shuǐ) and 海 (hǎi), which are essential for understanding vocabulary related to nature and geography. Focus on recognizing its literary usage.
Learners may confuse 瀛 with 海 (hǎi), which is more commonly used to refer to the sea; for instance, saying '我们去瀛边' instead of '我们去海边' (Let's go to the sea). Remember, 瀛 is more literary.
Pronunciation of 瀛
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Etymology of 瀛
water
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Case file: 瀛
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half嬴 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 瀛
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How to say ocean, sea in Chinese
“ocean, sea” in Chinese is瀛
The character 瀛 (yíng) refers to the ocean or sea, often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke vastness and depth. It conveys a sense of tranquility and expansiveness associated with large bodies of water.
When to use 瀛
This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common terms for sea or ocean, such as 海 (hǎi).
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 瀛 with 海 (hǎi), which is more commonly used to refer to the sea; for instance, saying '我们去瀛边' instead of '我们去海边' (Let's go to the sea). Remember, 瀛 is more literary.
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Word Family of 瀛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瀛
It is pronounced as 'yíng', with a rising tone.
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