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March 24, 2026
瑛yīng(ying1)
瑛 (yīng) refers to the luster or brilliance of a gem, often associated with precious stones and crystals. It conveys a sense of beauty and radiance, commonly used in contexts relating to jewelry or descriptions of exquisite objects. The character emphasizes the visual appeal and clarity found in high-quality gems.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gems and their luster are often associated with purity and virtue. The appreciation for beautiful stones is reflected in traditional practices such as jade carving, where the quality of the luster signifies the stone's value.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sparkling gem shining brightly in the light, its surface reflecting a rainbow of colors. The character 瑛 resembles a beautiful gem (玉, yù) sitting atop a base (火, huǒ) that represents the heat and energy needed to create its shine. Remembering 'yīng' can evoke the image of a dazzling jewel.
Meanings of 瑛
yīng(ying1)
1a gem's luster; crystal
2(crystal)
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sparkling gem shining brightly in the light, its surface reflecting a rainbow of colors. The character 瑛 resembles a beautiful gem (玉, yù) sitting atop a base (火, huǒ) that represents the heat and energy needed to create its shine. Remembering 'yīng' can evoke the image of a dazzling jewel.
Usage Notes
瑛 is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it's more formal than everyday vocabulary. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that describe other qualities of gems, such as 宝 (bǎo) for 'treasure.' Collocations include phrases like 瑛石 (yīng shí) meaning 'gemstone.'
HSK Study Tips
瑛 is not included in the HSK levels, but it aligns with advanced vocabulary related to beauty and nature. Learners should focus on the character's application in literature and art, connecting it to other HSK vocabulary that describes aesthetics, like 美 (měi) for 'beauty.'
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gems and their luster are often associated with purity and virtue. The appreciation for beautiful stones is reflected in traditional practices such as jade carving, where the quality of the luster signifies the stone's value.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瑛 with similar characters like 煌 (huáng), which means 'to shine' but has a broader application. For example, saying '这个瑛的灯光很漂亮' (This gem's light is beautiful) is incorrect; use '这个灯的光泽很漂亮' (This lamp's shine is beautiful) instead.
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Cultural Notes for 瑛
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In Chinese culture, gems and their luster are often associated with purity and virtue. The appreciation for beautiful stones is reflected in traditional practices such as jade carving, where the quality of the luster signifies the stone's value.
Word Family of 瑛
Words Containing This Character2
瑛yīng(crystal)
周传瑛Zhou Chuanying (1912-1988), Kunqu 昆曲 opera actor周傳瑛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑛
瑛 is pronounced as 'yīng' with a high-level tone.
Typically, 瑛 is specific to gems or crystal-like objects, but it can be metaphorically used to describe other lustrous items.
Common phrases include 瑛石 (yīng shí) meaning 'gemstone' and can appear in literary contexts discussing beauty.
