COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 颖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 禾 (rice) suggests the meaning, while 匕 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 颖 (yǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
head of grain
yǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǐng
颖
head of grain
Common words
xīn yǐng
新颖
lit. new bud; fig. new and original
tuō yǐng ér chū
脱颖而出
to reveal one's talent (idiom); to rise above others; to distinguish oneself
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 颖
Say “yǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xīn yǐng
lit. new bud; fig. new and original
tuō yǐng ér chū
to reveal one's talent (idiom); to rise above others; to distinguish oneself
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“颖”。
Zhège zì shì “yǐng”.
This character is “颖”.
我正在学习“颖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǐng” zì.
I am learning the character “颖”.
请写一遍“颖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǐng”.
Please write “颖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 颖?
颖 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 颖 (yǐng) mean?
颖 (yǐng) means head of grain.
What is the radical of 颖?
The radical of 颖 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.