COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 映 is built
Traditional etymology note: 日 (sun) suggests the meaning, while 央 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 映 (yìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reflect (light)
yìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yìng
映
to reflect (light)
Common words
fǎn yìng
反映
to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection
fàng yìng
放映
to show (a movie); to screen
shàng yìng
上映
to screen; to show (a movie)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
映
映
映
映
映
映
映
映
LEARNING TIP
Remember 映
Say “yìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 映
Common words and phrases
fǎn yìng
to mirror; to reflect; mirror image; reflection
fàng yìng
to show (a movie); to screen
shàng yìng
to screen; to show (a movie)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“映”。
Zhège zì shì “yìng”.
This character is “映”.
我正在学习“映”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yìng” zì.
I am learning the character “映”.
请写一遍“映”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yìng”.
Please write “映” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 映?
映 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 映 (yìng) mean?
映 (yìng) means to reflect (light).
What is the radical of 映?
The radical of 映 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.