unknown, 16 strokes, radical 女, rank #34839, Very Hard
嬴
yíng
old variant of 盈[ying2], full
unknown, 16 strokes, radical 女, rank #34839, Very Hard
yíng(Ying2) T2
1victory; to win; surname
2old variant of 盈[ying2], full
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March 24, 2026
嬴yíng(Ying2)
The character 嬴 (yíng) primarily denotes the concept of victory or winning. It is often used in contexts related to success in competitions or conflicts, and can also serve as a surname. Although it is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, its meaning is significant in historical texts and discussions of triumph.
Strokes16Radical女Frequency#34839DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, the concept of winning was often tied to military success, and the character 嬴 can be associated with historical figures known for their victories in battle, such as Ying Zheng, the first emperor of China. This reflects the importance of triumph in Chinese history and culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a victorious warrior (representing the meaning of 'winning') standing atop a hill, arms raised in triumph. The character 嬴 resembles a person with a crown (the top part) celebrating their victory, while the bottom part can be imagined as a river flowing full (relating to 盈), symbolizing abundance.
Meanings of 嬴
yíng(Ying2)
1victory; to win; surname
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嬴Simplified
16Strokes
女Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a victorious warrior (representing the meaning of 'winning') standing atop a hill, arms raised in triumph. The character 嬴 resembles a person with a crown (the top part) celebrating their victory, while the bottom part can be imagined as a river flowing full (relating to 盈), symbolizing abundance.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious when using 嬴 as it is not frequently encountered in everyday conversation. It is more suitable in formal or literary contexts, particularly in discussions of history or competitions. Watch out for tone errors; 嬴 is pronounced with the second tone (yíng), but may be confused with 盈 (yíng, first tone).
HSK Study Tips
As this character is not included in the HSK curriculum, learners should focus on understanding its historical significance and its connection to winning or victory. This character can also be related to other victory-related terms like 胜利 (shènglì, victory) to deepen vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, the concept of winning was often tied to military success, and the character 嬴 can be associated with historical figures known for their victories in battle, such as Ying Zheng, the first emperor of China. This reflects the importance of triumph in Chinese history and culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 嬴 with 盈, which has a similar pronunciation but a different meaning (to be full). Always remember that 嬴 focuses on victory, while 盈 relates to fullness.
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Cultural Notes for 嬴
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In ancient China, the concept of winning was often tied to military success, and the character 嬴 can be associated with historical figures known for their victories in battle, such as Ying Zheng, the first emperor of China. This reflects the importance of triumph in Chinese history and culture.
Word Family of 嬴
Words Containing This Character2
嬴yíngfull
嬴政Ying Zheng (260-210 BC), personal name of the first emperor 秦始皇[QínShǐhuáng]
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嬴
No, 嬴 is relatively rare in contemporary usage and is more often found in historical or literary contexts.
As a surname, 嬴 (Ying) is associated with historical figures and is less common than other Chinese surnames.
You can remember it by associating the sound 'yíng' with the word 'win,' emphasizing the victory aspect.
