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婴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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婴
yīng
infant
n, 11 strokes, radical 女, rank #12525, Very Hard
婴
yīng
baby
n, 11 strokes, radical 女, rank #12525, Very Hard
婴
yīng
baby, infant; to bother
n, 11 strokes, radical 女, rank #12525, Very Hard
yīng(ying1)ying T1
1infant
2baby
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March 24, 2026
婴(嬰)yīng(ying1)
The character 婴 (yīng) refers primarily to an infant or baby. It is commonly used in contexts related to young children, parenting, and healthcare. Additionally, it can convey a sense of endearment or vulnerability associated with very young children.
Strokes11Radical女Frequency#12525DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on the care and upbringing of infants, often involving traditional practices like wrapping babies snugly. The concept of '育儿' (yù'ér), meaning 'child-rearing', is deeply ingrained in family life.
Memory tip
Imagine a small baby wrapped in a soft blanket (the character 婴 resembles a person in a cozy wrap). The two components—女 (nǚ), meaning 'woman' or 'female', and baby-related imagery—help you remember it refers to a young child, as they are often cared for by women.
Meanings of 婴
yīng(ying1)
1infant
2baby
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About 婴
婴Simplified
嬰Traditional
11Strokes
女Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12525Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
婴 (infant) vs 幼 (young) — use 婴 specifically for very young children or infants, while 幼 can refer to a broader range of youth, including toddlers and young animals.
Usage Notes
婴 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts but is most common in healthcare or parenting discussions. Beware of using it inappropriately for older children, as it specifically denotes very young infants. Common collocations include 婴儿 (yīng'ér) meaning 'infant' and 婴儿用品 (yīng'ér yòngpǐn) meaning 'baby products'.
HSK Study Tips
While 婴 is not included in HSK levels, it relates to words about family and children commonly found in beginner and intermediate levels. Focus on its usage with family-related vocabulary to build context and understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 婴 with 儿 (ér) and use it for older children, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我的婴儿是五岁' (wǒ de yīng'ér shì wǔ suì) is incorrect; it should be '我的儿子是五岁' (wǒ de érzi shì wǔ suì).
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The character 婴 (yīng) refers primarily to an infant or baby. It is commonly used in contexts related to young children, parenting, and healthcare. Additionally, it can convey a sense of endearment or vulnerability associated with very young children.
When to use 婴
婴 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts but is most common in healthcare or parenting discussions. Beware of using it inappropriately for older children, as it specifically denotes very young infants. Common collocations include 婴儿 (yīng'ér) meaning 'infant' and 婴儿用品 (yīng'ér yòngpǐn) meaning 'baby products'.
婴 or something close to it
婴 (infant) vs 幼 (young) — use 婴 specifically for very young children or infants, while 幼 can refer to a broader range of youth, including toddlers and young animals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 婴 with 儿 (ér) and use it for older children, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我的婴儿是五岁' (wǒ de yīng'ér shì wǔ suì) is incorrect; it should be '我的儿子是五岁' (wǒ de érzi shì wǔ suì).
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Grammar patterns of 婴
婴 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 3 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.
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他认为____儿几乎就是毫无生命的物体。
He thought of the baby almost as an inanimate object.
Example sentences for 婴 (10)
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他认为婴儿几乎就是毫无生命的物体。
tā rènwéi yīng’ér jīhū jiùshì háowú shēngmìng de wùtǐ。
He thought of the baby almost as an inanimate object.
