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盈
yíng
full
n, 9 strokes, radical 皿, rank #32567, Very Hard
盈
yíng
filled
n, 9 strokes, radical 皿, rank #32567, Very Hard
盈
yíng
surplus
n, 9 strokes, radical 皿, rank #32567, Very Hard
盈
yíng
full, overflowing; surplus; to fill
n, 9 strokes, radical 皿, rank #32567, Very Hard
yíng(ying2)ying T2
1full
2filled
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March 24, 2026
盈yíng(ying2)
The character 盈 (yíng) primarily means 'full' or 'overflowing,' often used to describe something that is filled to capacity. It can also refer to a surplus or excess of something, such as wealth or resources, indicating abundance in various contexts.
Strokes9Radical皿Frequency#32567DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of abundance represented by 盈 is often linked to prosperity and good fortune, which is why it frequently appears in auspicious sayings and during celebrations like the Lunar New Year.
Memory tip
Imagine a cup overflowing with water, symbolizing the essence of 盈. The character itself has a bottom part that resembles a flowing river, suggesting that it is filled to the brim with water, while the top indicates fullness as if the water is about to spill out.
Meanings of 盈
yíng(ying2)
1full
2filled
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About 盈
盈Simplified
9Strokes
皿Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#32567Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
盈 (yíng) vs 富 (fù) — use 盈 when emphasizing fullness or overflow, while 富 focuses on wealth or richness.
Usage Notes
盈 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in finance or literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the tone (yíng, not yǐng). Collocations include 盈利 (yínglì, profit) and 盈余 (yíngyú, surplus).
HSK Study Tips
Although 盈 is not part of the official HSK levels, it shares components with other HSK words related to fullness or abundance. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in compound words and phrases to build vocabulary around financial and emotional contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 盈 as yǐng instead of yíng. Additionally, they may confuse it with characters like 影 (yǐng, shadow) due to similar sounds; remember that 盈 relates to fullness, while 影 relates to shadows.
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The character 盈 (yíng) primarily means 'full' or 'overflowing,' often used to describe something that is filled to capacity. It can also refer to a surplus or excess of something, such as wealth or resources, indicating abundance in various contexts.
When to use 盈
盈 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in finance or literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the tone (yíng, not yǐng). Collocations include 盈利 (yínglì, profit) and 盈余 (yíngyú, surplus).
盈 or something close to it
盈 (yíng) vs 富 (fù) — use 盈 when emphasizing fullness or overflow, while 富 focuses on wealth or richness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 盈 as yǐng instead of yíng. Additionally, they may confuse it with characters like 影 (yǐng, shadow) due to similar sounds; remember that 盈 relates to fullness, while 影 relates to shadows.
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Grammar patterns of 盈
盈 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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The moon waxes till it becomes full, and then wanes.
9
羽毛轻盈地飘在空中.
yǔ máo qīng yíng dì piāo zài kōngzhōng.
The feather floated lightly in the air.
10
杯子已经盈满了水，别再加了。
Bēizi yǐjīng yíngmǎn le shuǐ, bié zài jiā le.
The cup is already full of water, don't add more.
11
他的心里盈满了快乐。
Tā de xīnli yíngmǎn le kuàilè.
His heart is full of happiness.
12
教室里盈满了笑声。
Jiàoshì lǐ yíngmǎn le xiàoshēng.
The classroom is full of laughter.
13
这个箱子已经盈满了，请用另一个。
Zhège xiāngzi yǐjīng yíngmǎn le, qǐng yòng lìng yīgè.
This box is already full, please use another one.
14
这个房间里盈满了鲜花的香味。
Zhè gè fángjiān lǐ yíng mǎnle xiānhuā de xiāngwèi.
The room is full of the fragrance of flowers.
15
他的书架已经盈满了书，没地方放新的了。
Tā de shūjià yǐjīng yíng mǎnle shū, méi dìfāng fàng xīn de le.
His bookshelf is already full of books, there's no room for new ones.
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Word Family of 盈
Compounds4
楹yíngpillar, column
戤gàito infringe upon a trademark
溋yíng
萾yíng
Words containing this character17
盈利yínglìprofit
轻盈qīngyínggraceful輕盈
盈yíngfull
市盈率shìyínglǜPE ratio
热泪盈眶rèlèiyíngkuàngextremely moved熱淚盈眶
非盈利fēiyínglìnon-profit
盈余yíngyúsurplus盈餘
充盈chōngyíngabundant
盈亏yíngkuīprofit and loss盈虧
恶贯满盈èguànmǎnyíngreplete with vice惡貫滿盈
自负盈亏zìfùyíngkuīfinancially autonomous自負盈虧
丰盈fēngyíngplump豐盈
盈江yíngjiāngYingjiang county in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州[DéhóngDǎizúJǐngpōzúzìzhìzhōu], Yunnan
盈江县yíngjiāngxiànYingjiang county in Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州[DéhóngDǎizúJǐngpōzúzìzhìzhōu], Yunnan盈江縣
宾客盈门bīnkèyíngménguests filled the hall (idiom); a house full of distinguished visitors賓客盈門
喜盈盈xǐyíngyínghappy
满盈mǎnyíngfull up滿盈
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Frequently asked questions about 盈
Common phrases include 盈利 (yínglì, profit) and 盈余 (yíngyú, surplus).
While it can be used in daily conversation, it is more commonly found in formal writing or discussions, especially in business.
You can remember it by associating it with the word 'yield,' as both have to do with abundance and surplus.
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