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蓥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蓥yíngto polish, to shinex, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蓥yíngpolishunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
yíng(ying2) T2
  1. 1to polish, to shine
  2. 2polish
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March 24, 2026

蓥(鎣)yíng(ying2)

The character 蓥 (yíng) means to polish or to shine, often referring to the process of making something smooth or bright. It can be used in contexts related to refining skills, enhancing objects, or improving appearance, both literally and metaphorically.

Strokes13Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the idea of polishing or refining is often associated with personal development and the pursuit of excellence, reflecting the value placed on continuous self-improvement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny gem that has been polished to perfection. The character 蓥 has the radical for 'plant' (艹) at the top, suggesting that something natural is being enhanced or made more beautiful.

Meanings of 蓥

yíng(ying2)
1to polish, to shine
2polish
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About 蓥

蓥Simplified
鎣Traditional
13Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蓥

Usage Notes

This character is often used in more formal or literary contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 蓥光 (shine) and 蓥亮 (brightness). Also, ensure that you use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蓥 is not officially listed in HSK levels, it connects with themes of improvement and refinement found in HSK vocabulary. Focus on the nuances of related words like 磨 (mó, to grind) and 光 (guāng, light) to understand its applications.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蓥 with similar-sounding characters like 盈 (yíng, to overflow). A common mistake is saying '蓥光' as '盈光', which changes the meaning entirely; the correct phrase is 蓥光.

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Pronunciation of 蓥

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Etymology of 蓥

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

To polish 艹 a metal 金 cover 冖

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Case file: 蓥

  1. 1The giveawayTo polish 艹 a metal 金 cover 冖
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蓥?

Decomposition of 蓥

IDS Structure⿳艹冖金
蓥Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
冖mi4
middle
金Jin1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蓥?

How to say to polish, to shine in Chinese

“to polish, to shine” in Chinese is蓥yíng

The character 蓥 (yíng) means to polish or to shine, often referring to the process of making something smooth or bright. It can be used in contexts related to refining skills, enhancing objects, or improving appearance, both literally and metaphorically.

When to use 蓥

This character is often used in more formal or literary contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 蓥光 (shine) and 蓥亮 (brightness). Also, ensure that you use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蓥 with similar-sounding characters like 盈 (yíng, to overflow). A common mistake is saying '蓥光' as '盈光', which changes the meaning entirely; the correct phrase is 蓥光.

Write 蓥

蓥

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Word Family of 蓥

Words Containing This Character3
蓥yíngpolish鎣
华蓥市Huaying county level city in Guang'an 廣安|广安[Guǎng​'ān], Sichuan華鎣市
华蓥Huaying county level city in Guang'an 廣安|广安[Guǎng​'ān], Sichuan華鎣
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Compound Meaning

What does 蓥 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蓥

The correct pronunciation is yíng, with a rising tone.

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