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罂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
罂yīnglong-necked bottle or jarn, 14 strokes, radical 缶
yīng(ying1) T1
  1. 1long-necked bottle or jar
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March 24, 2026

罂(甖)yīng(ying1)

The character 罂 (yīng) refers to a long-necked bottle or jar, often used to hold liquids or other substances. It is a variant of the character 罌, which has similar meanings. This term is commonly used in contexts related to containers or traditional Chinese pottery.

Strokes14Radical缶
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, pottery and jars play a significant role in daily life, especially in the storage of liquids like tea or wine, which are integral to social gatherings and rituals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long-necked bottle that holds a special potion. The character 罂 resembles a bottle with its curved top, and the sound 'yīng' can remind you of 'ying', as in 'youthful', like a drink for the young at heart.

Meanings of 罂

yīng(ying1)
1long-necked bottle or jar
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About 罂

罂Simplified
甖Traditional
14Strokes
缶Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 罂

Quick Contrast

罌 (yīng) vs 瓶 (píng) — use 罌 for traditional or specific types of jars, while 瓶 is a more general term for bottles.

Usage Notes

When using 罂, be mindful of its formal context, as it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters, and be sure to pair it with words related to containers or liquids, like 水 ('water').

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance comprehension of related words in higher-level studies. Focus on recognizing its structure and connections to other characters related to containers.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 罂 with other characters like 瓶 (píng), which means 'bottle' but is more commonly used. Remember that 罂 specifically describes a long-necked jar, not just any bottle.

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Pronunciation of 罂

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Etymology of 罂

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

pottery

Semantic (meaning)缶
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Case file: 罂

  1. 1The meaning half缶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaypottery
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 罂?

Decomposition of 罂

IDS Structure⿱⿰贝贝缶
罂Full Character
=
贝Bei4
left
贝Bei4
right
缶fou3
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 罂?

How to say long-necked bottle or jar in Chinese

“long-necked bottle or jar” in Chinese is罂yīng

The character 罂 (yīng) refers to a long-necked bottle or jar, often used to hold liquids or other substances. It is a variant of the character 罌, which has similar meanings. This term is commonly used in contexts related to containers or traditional Chinese pottery.

When to use 罂

When using 罂, be mindful of its formal context, as it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters, and be sure to pair it with words related to containers or liquids, like 水 ('water').

罂 or something close to it

罌 (yīng) vs 瓶 (píng) — use 罌 for traditional or specific types of jars, while 瓶 is a more general term for bottles.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 罂 with other characters like 瓶 (píng), which means 'bottle' but is more commonly used. Remember that 罂 specifically describes a long-necked jar, not just any bottle.

Write 罂

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Grammar Patterns of 罂

罂 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 3

Complete the Sentence

研究人员已经从____粟种子里分离出一种新的蛋白质。

Researchers have isolated a new protein from the seeds of poppies.

Example Sentences for 罂 (3)

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研究人员已经从罂粟种子里分离出一种新的蛋白质。

yán jiū rén yuán yǐ jīng cóng yīng sù zhǒng zǐ lǐ fēn lí chū yī zhǒng xīn de dàn bái zhì。

Researchers have isolated a new protein from the seeds of poppies.
2
她把罂粟花别在了他的雨衣上。

tā bǎ yīng sù huā bié zài le tā de yǔ yī shàng。

She pinned the poppy to his raincoat.
3
蜜蜂在鲜红的罂粟花和艳紫的蓟草花之间飞舞嗡嗡低吟.

mì fēng zài xiān hóng de yīng sù huā hé yàn zǐ de jì cǎo huā zhī jiān fēi wǔ wēng wēng dī yín.

Bees moved , humming thoughtfully , from scarlet poppy to purple thistle.

Word Family of 罂

Words Containing This Character2
罂粟poppy罌粟
罂yīngearthen jar with small mouth甖
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Compound Meaning

What does 罂粟 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 罂

The correct pronunciation is 'yīng', with a high-level tone.

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