COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 英 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (flower) suggests the meaning, while 央 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 英 (yīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
United Kingdom
yīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yīng
英
United Kingdom
Common words
yīng xióng
英雄
hero
jīng yīng
精英
cream; elite; essence; quintessence
yīng jùn
英俊
handsome
yīng míng
英明
wise; brilliant
yīng yǒng
英勇
heroic; gallant; valiant
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
英
英
英
英
英
英
英
英
LEARNING TIP
Remember 英
Say “yīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 英
Common words and phrases
yīng xióng
hero
jīng yīng
cream; elite; essence; quintessence
yīng jùn
handsome
yīng míng
wise; brilliant
yīng yǒng
heroic; gallant; valiant
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“英”。
Zhège zì shì “yīng”.
This character is “英”.
我正在学习“英”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yīng” zì.
I am learning the character “英”.
请写一遍“英”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yīng”.
Please write “英” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 英?
英 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 英 (yīng) mean?
英 (yīng) means United Kingdom.
What is the radical of 英?
The radical of 英 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.