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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
營yíngcamp, barracks, army; to run, to managex, 16 strokes, radical 炏
yíng(ying2)ying T2
  1. 1camp, barracks, army; to run, to manage
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March 24, 2026

營yíng(ying2)

The character 營 (yíng) primarily refers to a camp or barracks, often associated with military settings. It can also mean to run or manage something, emphasizing the act of overseeing operations. This dual meaning makes it relevant in both military and business contexts.

Strokes16Radical炏
Cultural Note

In ancient China, military camps were essential for organizing troops, which plays a significant role in the history of warfare and strategy. Today, 營 is also used in various business contexts, highlighting the importance of management in modern society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of soldiers (the character's military meaning) gathered around a campfire (the radical 火 indicating fire), where they are being managed by a commanding officer (reflecting the management meaning). The sound 'yíng' can be remembered as soldiers saying 'yes' to their commander’s orders.

Meanings of 營

yíng(ying2)
1camp, barracks, army; to run, to manage
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About 營

營Simplified
16Strokes
炏Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

营 (yíng) vs 经营 (jīng yíng) — use 營 (yíng) when referring to a camp or barracks, while 经营 (jīng yíng) specifically denotes managing a business or operation.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 營 in informal contexts, as it may sound overly formal when referring to non-military camps or gatherings. Common collocations include 營地 (campground) and 營運 (operations, as in running a business). Note the tone; mispronouncing it as 'yǐng' could change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 營 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 3 vocabulary like 经营 (jīngyíng, to manage) and 战争 (zhànzhēng, war). Focus on its application in contexts related to management and the military to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 營 with the similar-sounding 应 (yīng, to respond), leading to sentences that don't make sense. For example, saying '我正在营一个公司' (I am currently responding a company) should be corrected to '我正在经营一个公司' (I am currently managing a company).

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Etymology of 營

Explanation

Simplified form of 營. Phonosemantic compound. 宮 represents the meaning and 熒 represents the sound.

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Decomposition of 營

IDS Structure⿳炏冖吕
營Full Character
=
炏kai4
top
冖mi4
middle
吕lü3
bottom
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How to say camp, barracks, army; to run, to manage in Chinese

“camp, barracks, army; to run, to manage” in Chinese is營yíng

The character 營 (yíng) primarily refers to a camp or barracks, often associated with military settings. It can also mean to run or manage something, emphasizing the act of overseeing operations. This dual meaning makes it relevant in both military and business contexts.

When to use 營

Be cautious of using 營 in informal contexts, as it may sound overly formal when referring to non-military camps or gatherings. Common collocations include 營地 (campground) and 營運 (operations, as in running a business). Note the tone; mispronouncing it as 'yǐng' could change the meaning.

營 or something close to it

营 (yíng) vs 经营 (jīng yíng) — use 營 (yíng) when referring to a camp or barracks, while 经营 (jīng yíng) specifically denotes managing a business or operation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 營 with the similar-sounding 应 (yīng, to respond), leading to sentences that don't make sense. For example, saying '我正在营一个公司' (I am currently responding a company) should be corrected to '我正在经营一个公司' (I am currently managing a company).

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Word Family of 營

Words Containing This Character20
经营jīngyíngto run經營
营yíngcamp營
营地camp營地
营养yíngyǎngnutrition營養
运营yùnyíngto be in operation運營
营销marketing營銷
营业yíngyèto trade營業
露营to camp out露營
营救yíngjiùto rescue營救
民营privately run (i.e. by a company, not the state)民營
营造yíngzàoto make營造
野营yěyíngto camp野營
夏令营xiàlìngyíngsummer camp夏令營
集中营concentration camp集中營
阵营zhènyíngcamp陣營
经营者executive經營者
私营sīyíngprivate私營
军营barracks軍營
大本营headquarters大本營
营运running營運
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Frequently Asked Questions about 營

In business, 營 refers to the act of managing or running operations, such as in the term 经营 (jīngyíng).

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