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郢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郢yǐnga state in Hubei provinceg, 9 strokes, radical 阝
郢yǐngYing, ancient capital of Chu 楚 in Hubei, Jianling county 江陵縣|江陵县unknown, 9 strokes, radical 阝
yǐng(Ying3)ying T3
  1. 1a state in Hubei province
  2. 2Ying, ancient capital of Chu 楚 in Hubei, Jianling county 江陵縣|江陵县
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March 24, 2026

郢yǐng(Ying3)

The character 郢 (yǐng) refers to an ancient state known historically as Ying, located in present-day Hubei province. It was notably the capital of the state of Chu during the Warring States period. This character is primarily used in historical contexts and geographic references.

Strokes9Radical阝
Cultural Note

The state of Ying played a crucial role in the history of the Chu state, which is well-documented in Chinese literature. Understanding 郢 helps learners appreciate the cultural heritage of Hubei province and its contributions to Chinese civilization.

Memory Tip

Imagine the character 郢 as a gate (阝) leading to a historic realm where the ancient state of Ying flourished. The 'Ying' sound can be remembered by picturing an ancient king named Ying, presiding over his domain with wisdom.

Meanings of 郢

yǐng(Ying3)
1a state in Hubei province
2Ying, ancient capital of Chu 楚 in Hubei, Jianling county 江陵縣|江陵县
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About 郢

郢Simplified
9Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

郢 is often used in historical texts or discussions about the Warring States period, so learners should use it in formal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure proper pronunciation of 'yǐng' with the third tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 郢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its recognition can help learners understand historical texts. Focus on the tonal aspect of the character and its historical significance to better grasp the context in which it appears.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郢 with the character 盈 (yíng), which means 'to be full' or 'to overflow.' Remember that 郢 specifically refers to the ancient state and has a distinct pronunciation.

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Etymology of 郢

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)呈
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Origin

郢 = 阝 + 呈. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 郢

IDS Structure⿰呈阝
郢Full Character
=
呈cheng2
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say a state in Hubei province in Chinese

“a state in Hubei province” in Chinese is郢yǐng

The character 郢 (yǐng) refers to an ancient state known historically as Ying, located in present-day Hubei province. It was notably the capital of the state of Chu during the Warring States period. This character is primarily used in historical contexts and geographic references.

When to use 郢

郢 is often used in historical texts or discussions about the Warring States period, so learners should use it in formal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure proper pronunciation of 'yǐng' with the third tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郢 with the character 盈 (yíng), which means 'to be full' or 'to overflow.' Remember that 郢 specifically refers to the ancient state and has a distinct pronunciation.

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Word Family of 郢

Words Containing This Character2
郢yǐngYing, ancient capital of Chu 楚 in Hubei, Jianling county 江陵縣|江陵县
郢书燕说to pile up errors郢書燕說
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Frequently Asked Questions about 郢

In modern usage, 郢 primarily refers to the historical state and is less commonly used in everyday conversation.

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