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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瓔yīnga necklace made of precious stoneszg, 21 strokes, radical 王
yīng(ying1)ying T1
  1. 1a necklace made of precious stones
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March 24, 2026

瓔yīng(ying1)

The character 瓔 (yīng) refers to a necklace made of precious stones, often symbolizing beauty and elegance in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, fashion, and adornment, particularly in formal or celebratory settings.

Strokes21Radical王
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, a necklace like 瓔 is often gifted during special occasions such as weddings or festivals, symbolizing love and commitment. Jewelry plays a significant role in traditional customs and celebrations.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful necklace (瓔) adorned with sparkling gems that gleam like the stars. The character has the radical 瓦 (wǎ), which hints at its connection to decorative objects, while the pronunciation 'yīng' can remind you of 'elegant'—both referring to the beauty of a necklace.

Meanings of 瓔

yīng(ying1)
1a necklace made of precious stones
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About 瓔

瓔Simplified
21Strokes
王Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be aware that 瓔 is a more formal term and may not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases that denote the craftsmanship or the occasion for wearing such a necklace. Avoid mixing it up with simpler terms for jewelry, which may sound more casual.

HSK Study Tips

This character does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is relevant for advanced learners focusing on specialized vocabulary. Students should connect it to related terms in jewelry and fashion to enhance their understanding of context and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瓔 with simpler terms for jewelry like 项链 (xiàngliàn), which means 'necklace' in a general sense. Remember, 瓔 is more specific and denotes a necklace made of precious materials.

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Etymology of 瓔

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

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)嬰
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Origin

瓔 = 王 + 嬰. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瓔

IDS Structure⿰王嬰
瓔Full character
=
王Wang2
left
嬰ying1
right
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Parts

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How to say a necklace made of precious stones in Chinese

“a necklace made of precious stones” in Chinese is瓔yīng

The character 瓔 (yīng) refers to a necklace made of precious stones, often symbolizing beauty and elegance in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, fashion, and adornment, particularly in formal or celebratory settings.

When to use 瓔

Be aware that 瓔 is a more formal term and may not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases that denote the craftsmanship or the occasion for wearing such a necklace. Avoid mixing it up with simpler terms for jewelry, which may sound more casual.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瓔 with simpler terms for jewelry like 项链 (xiàngliàn), which means 'necklace' in a general sense. Remember, 瓔 is more specific and denotes a necklace made of precious materials.

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Word Family of 瓔

Words containing this character2
璎珞jade or pearl necklace瓔珞
璎yīngnecklace瓔
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Frequently asked questions about 瓔

It is pronounced as 'yīng' with a high-level tone, similar to the word 'elegant'.

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