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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瀛yíngocean, seans, 19 strokes, radical 氵
yíng(ying2)ying T2
  1. 1ocean, sea
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March 24, 2026

瀛yíng(ying2)

The character 瀛 (yíng) refers to the ocean or sea, often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke vastness and depth. It conveys a sense of tranquility and expansiveness associated with large bodies of water.

Strokes19Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, the ocean is often a symbol of vastness and the unknown, representing both physical journeys and philosophical explorations. The character 瀛 may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature and the human experience.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant ocean wave (瀛) crashing down, making the sound 'yíng' as it hits the shore. The radical氵 (water) hints at its connection to water, while the character's form resembles waves flowing together.

Meanings of 瀛

yíng(ying2)
1ocean, sea
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About 瀛

瀛Simplified
19Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common terms for sea or ocean, such as 海 (hǎi).

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in HSK levels, 瀛 can be connected with other water-related characters like 水 (shuǐ) and 海 (hǎi), which are essential for understanding vocabulary related to nature and geography. Focus on recognizing its literary usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 瀛 with 海 (hǎi), which is more commonly used to refer to the sea; for instance, saying '我们去瀛边' instead of '我们去海边' (Let's go to the sea). Remember, 瀛 is more literary.

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Etymology of 瀛

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)嬴
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Origin

瀛 = 氵 + 嬴. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瀛

IDS Structure⿰氵嬴
瀛Full character
=
氵shui3
left
嬴Ying2
right
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Parts

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How to say ocean, sea in Chinese

“ocean, sea” in Chinese is瀛yíng

The character 瀛 (yíng) refers to the ocean or sea, often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke vastness and depth. It conveys a sense of tranquility and expansiveness associated with large bodies of water.

When to use 瀛

This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common terms for sea or ocean, such as 海 (hǎi).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 瀛 with 海 (hǎi), which is more commonly used to refer to the sea; for instance, saying '我们去瀛边' instead of '我们去海边' (Let's go to the sea). Remember, 瀛 is more literary.

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Word Family of 瀛

Words containing this character3
东瀛Japan東瀛
瀛yíngocean
瀛台Ocean platform in Zhongnanhai 中南海[Zhōng​nán​hǎi] surrounded by water on three sides, recreation area for imperial wives and concubines, more recently for communist top brass瀛臺
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Frequently asked questions about 瀛

It is pronounced as 'yíng', with a rising tone.

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