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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
璎yīnga necklace made of precious stonesn, 15 strokes, radical 王
璎yīngnecklaceunknown, 15 strokes, radical 王
yīng(ying1)ying T1
  1. 1a necklace made of precious stones
  2. 2necklace
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March 24, 2026

璎(瓔)yīng(ying1)

The character 璎 (yīng) refers to a necklace made of precious stones or jewels, often implying beauty and elegance. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, adornments, or cultural artifacts that signify wealth or status.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, necklaces made of precious stones are often given as gifts to symbolize good luck and fortune, especially during significant life events like weddings and birthdays. The use of such jewelry is also prevalent in traditional festivals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shining necklace made of precious stones that you wear at a royal event. The character 璎 has the radical 玉 (yù), which means 'jade' or 'precious stone,' reminding you that this necklace is adorned with precious materials. The pronunciation 'yīng' sounds like 'ing' in 'bling,' which is the sound of shiny jewelry.

Meanings of 璎

yīng(ying1)
1a necklace made of precious stones
2necklace
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About 璎

璎Simplified
瓔Traditional
15Strokes
王Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 璎 with similar characters like 璨 (càn) or 珠 (zhū), which also relate to jewels but have different meanings. 璎 is more formal and is typically used in literary or poetic contexts. When discussing jewelry, it pairs well with words like '美丽' (měilì - beautiful) and '首饰' (shǒushì - accessories).

HSK Study Tips

Although 璎 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to the HSK level 3 and 4 words for jewelry and decoration. Study related vocabulary like 珠 (zhū - pearl) and 玉 (yù - jade) to deepen your understanding of gemstones and accessories in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners may incorrectly use 璎 to refer to any type of jewelry, but it specifically denotes a necklace with precious stones. For example, saying '手链' (shǒuliàn - bracelet) when referring to 璎 is incorrect; instead, use it exclusively for necklaces.

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Etymology of 璎

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

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)婴
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Origin

璎 = 王 + 婴. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 璎

IDS Structure⿰王婴
璎Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
婴ying1
right
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How to say a necklace made of precious stones in Chinese

“a necklace made of precious stones” in Chinese is璎yīng

The character 璎 (yīng) refers to a necklace made of precious stones or jewels, often implying beauty and elegance. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, adornments, or cultural artifacts that signify wealth or status.

When to use 璎

Learners often confuse 璎 with similar characters like 璨 (càn) or 珠 (zhū), which also relate to jewels but have different meanings. 璎 is more formal and is typically used in literary or poetic contexts. When discussing jewelry, it pairs well with words like '美丽' (měilì - beautiful) and '首饰' (shǒushì - accessories).

What learners get wrong

Learners may incorrectly use 璎 to refer to any type of jewelry, but it specifically denotes a necklace with precious stones. For example, saying '手链' (shǒuliàn - bracelet) when referring to 璎 is incorrect; instead, use it exclusively for necklaces.

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Word Family of 璎

Words Containing This Character2
璎珞jade or pearl necklace瓔珞
璎yīngnecklace瓔
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Frequently Asked Questions about 璎

It is pronounced as 'yīng'.

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