COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 櫻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 嬰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 櫻 (yīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cherry, cherry blossom
yīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 21 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yīng
櫻
cherry, cherry blossom
Common words
yīng
櫻
cherry, cherry blossom
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 櫻
Say “yīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 21 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 櫻
Common words and phrases
yīng
cherry, cherry blossom
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“櫻”。
Zhège zì shì “yīng”.
This character is “櫻”.
我正在学习“櫻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yīng” zì.
I am learning the character “櫻”.
请写一遍“櫻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yīng”.
Please write “櫻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 櫻?
櫻 is written with 21 strokes.
What does 櫻 (yīng) mean?
櫻 (yīng) means cherry, cherry blossom.
What is the radical of 櫻?
The radical of 櫻 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.