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颍
yǐng
a river in Anhui
nz, 12 strokes, radical 水
颍
yǐng
river in Henan and Anhui
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 水
颍
yǐng
tip of sth short and slender
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 水
yǐng(Ying3)ying T3
1a river in Anhui
2river in Henan and Anhui
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March 24, 2026
颍(潁)yǐng(Ying3)
The character 颍 (yǐng) primarily refers to specific rivers in China, notably in Anhui and Henan provinces. It can also describe the tip of something that is short and slender, indicating a nuanced connection between physical form and geographic features.
Strokes12Radical水
Cultural note
The 颍 River is significant in Chinese geography and has historical importance in irrigation and agriculture in the regions it flows through, highlighting the relationship between water sources and Chinese civilization.
Memory tip
Imagine a slender river winding through the landscape, its tip gently pointing toward the sky. The '阝' radical on the left resembles a mountain or hill where rivers often begin, while the '颖' part sounds like 'yǐng,' reminiscent of a river's flowing sound.
Meanings of 颍
yǐng(Ying3)
1a river in Anhui
2river in Henan and Anhui
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About 颍
颍Simplified
潁Traditional
12Strokes
水Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
This character is formal and often used in geographical contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters; be cautious of pronunciation and tone. Common collocations include '颍河' (Yǐng River) and '颍上' (Yǐngshàng, the area around the river).
HSK Study Tips
Though not in the HSK curriculum, understanding 颍 can enhance your geographical vocabulary. Focus on its pronunciation and context, especially when discussing rivers and local geography in China, which relates to HSK Level 3 topics like places and directions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 颍 with similar characters like 影 (yǐng, shadow) due to phonetic similarity. Ensure you use the correct character based on context; for example, '颍河' means 'Yǐng River,' not '影河'.
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The character 颍 (yǐng) primarily refers to specific rivers in China, notably in Anhui and Henan provinces. It can also describe the tip of something that is short and slender, indicating a nuanced connection between physical form and geographic features.
When to use 颍
This character is formal and often used in geographical contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters; be cautious of pronunciation and tone. Common collocations include '颍河' (Yǐng River) and '颍上' (Yǐngshàng, the area around the river).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 颍 with similar characters like 影 (yǐng, shadow) due to phonetic similarity. Ensure you use the correct character based on context; for example, '颍河' means 'Yǐng River,' not '影河'.
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Word Family of 颍
Words containing this character11
颍yǐnggrain husk潁
颍上县Yingshan County in Fuyang 阜陽|阜阳[Fùyáng], Anhui潁上縣
颍州Yingzhou district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fùyángshì], Anhui潁州
颍上Yingshan county in Fuyang 阜陽|阜阳[Fùyáng], Anhui潁上
临颍县Lingying county in Luohe 漯河[Luòhé], Henan臨潁縣
临颍Lingying county in Luohe 漯河[Luòhé], Henan臨潁
颍泉区Yingquan district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fùyángshì], Anhui潁泉區
颍东区Yingdong district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fùyángshì], Anhui潁東區
颍州区Yingzhou district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fùyángshì], Anhui潁州區
颍东Yingdong district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fùyángshì], Anhui潁東
颍泉Yingquan district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fùyángshì], Anhui潁泉
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Frequently asked questions about 颍
It is pronounced as 'yǐng' with a falling-rising tone.
No, it is more specific to geographical contexts and not used frequently in daily conversation.
While it primarily refers to specific rivers, it can be used more generally to describe river tips in poetic contexts.
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