瑩 meaning and stroke order
Bright, lustrous, sparkling like a gem
How to write 瑩, stroke by stroke
15 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 瑩
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- luster of gems
How 瑩 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Fiery 火 like a gem 玉.
Radical: 玉 (jade), shared by 6 characters on this site.
How to remember 瑩
Two fires 炏 sit on top, a cover 冖 in the middle, and a gem 玉 at the bottom. Picture a jewel under a lid that still glows like fire, so it means bright and lustrous.
瑩 is mostly a literary or descriptive character. It appears in words about clear, shining things like dew, jade, or tears, and it is also common in given names. Example: 晶瑩的露珠 (jīngyíng de lùzhū) sparkling dewdrops.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 瑩 (yíng) with 螢 (yíng, firefly) and 營 (yíng, camp), which share the same top. Check the bottom part: 玉 for gems, 虫 for insects, 呂 for camps.
Common words with 瑩
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 晶瑩 | jīngyíng | sparkling and translucent | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 瑩
How many strokes are in 瑩?
瑩 is written with 15 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 瑩 mean?
瑩 (yíng) means bright, lustrous, sparkling like a gem. A common word with it is 晶莹 (jīngyíng), meaning "sparkling and translucent".
How do you pronounce 瑩?
瑩 is pronounced yíng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 瑩?
The radical of 瑩 is 玉, which carries the idea of "jade". Dictionaries list 瑩 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 瑩?
瑩 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 莹, used in mainland China and Singapore.
Why is 晶莹 written differently from 晶瑩?
晶莹 uses the simplified form 莹, which is standard in mainland China. 晶瑩 uses the traditional form, common in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The meaning and pronunciation are the same.
Is 瑩 used in people's names?
Yes. 瑩 is a popular character in names, especially for girls, because it suggests something pure and shining like a gem.