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March 24, 2026
瀛yíng(ying2)
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.
Strokes19Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, the ocean is often a symbol of vastness and the unknown, representing both physical journeys and philosophical explorations. The character 瀛 may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature and the human experience.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant ocean wave (瀛) crashing down, making the sound 'yíng' as it hits the shore. The radical氵 (water) hints at its connection to water, while the character's form resembles waves flowing together.
Meanings of 瀛
yíng(ying2)
1ocean, sea
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瀛Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant ocean wave (瀛) crashing down, making the sound 'yíng' as it hits the shore. The radical氵 (water) hints at its connection to water, while the character's form resembles waves flowing together.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, the ocean is often a symbol of vastness and the unknown, representing both physical journeys and philosophical explorations. The character 瀛 may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature and the human experience.
Common Mistakes
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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Cultural Notes for 瀛
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In Chinese poetry, the ocean is often a symbol of vastness and the unknown, representing both physical journeys and philosophical explorations. The character 瀛 may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature and the human experience.
Word Family of 瀛
Words Containing This Character3
东瀛Japan東瀛
瀛yíngocean
瀛台Ocean platform in Zhongnanhai 中南海[Zhōngnánhǎi] surrounded by water on three sides, recreation area for imperial wives and concubines, more recently for communist top brass瀛臺
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What does 东瀛 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瀛
It is pronounced as 'yíng', with a rising tone.
No, 瀛 is more often found in literary texts rather than in daily speech.
Common words include 水 (shuǐ, water) and 河 (hé, river), which are more frequently used.
