COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荥 is built
Traditional etymology note: 水 (water) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 荥 (yíng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
place name
yíngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
yíng
荥
place name
Common words
yíng
荥
place name
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荥
Say “yíng” 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 荥
Common words and phrases
yíng
place name
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“荥”。
Zhège zì shì “yíng”.
This character is “荥”.
我正在学习“荥”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yíng” zì.
I am learning the character “荥”.
请写一遍“荥”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yíng”.
Please write “荥” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荥?
荥 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荥 (yíng) mean?
荥 (yíng) means place name.
What is the radical of 荥?
The radical of 荥 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.