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March 24, 2026
盈yíng(ying2)
The character 盈 (yíng) primarily means 'full' or 'overflowing,' often used to describe something that is filled to capacity. It can also refer to a surplus or excess of something, such as wealth or resources, indicating abundance in various contexts.
Strokes9Radical皿Frequency#32567DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of abundance represented by 盈 is often linked to prosperity and good fortune, which is why it frequently appears in auspicious sayings and during celebrations like the Lunar New Year.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cup overflowing with water, symbolizing the essence of 盈. The character itself has a bottom part that resembles a flowing river, suggesting that it is filled to the brim with water, while the top indicates fullness as if the water is about to spill out.
Meanings of 盈
yíng(ying2)
1full
2filled
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About 盈
盈Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#32567Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
盈 (yíng) vs 富 (fù) — use 盈 when emphasizing fullness or overflow, while 富 focuses on wealth or richness.
Usage Notes
盈 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in finance or literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the tone (yíng, not yǐng). Collocations include 盈利 (yínglì, profit) and 盈余 (yíngyú, surplus).
HSK Study Tips
Although 盈 is not part of the official HSK levels, it shares components with other HSK words related to fullness or abundance. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in compound words and phrases to build vocabulary around financial and emotional contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 盈 as yǐng instead of yíng. Additionally, they may confuse it with characters like 影 (yǐng, shadow) due to similar sounds; remember that 盈 relates to fullness, while 影 relates to shadows.
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The character 盈 (yíng) primarily means 'full' or 'overflowing,' often used to describe something that is filled to capacity. It can also refer to a surplus or excess of something, such as wealth or resources, indicating abundance in various contexts.
When to use 盈
盈 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in finance or literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the tone (yíng, not yǐng). Collocations include 盈利 (yínglì, profit) and 盈余 (yíngyú, surplus).
盈 or something close to it
盈 (yíng) vs 富 (fù) — use 盈 when emphasizing fullness or overflow, while 富 focuses on wealth or richness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 盈 as yǐng instead of yíng. Additionally, they may confuse it with characters like 影 (yǐng, shadow) due to similar sounds; remember that 盈 relates to fullness, while 影 relates to shadows.
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Grammar Patterns of 盈
盈 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 4 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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