莹 meaning and stroke order
Bright, lustrous, sparkling like a gem
How to write 莹, stroke by stroke
10 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 莹
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- luster of gems
How 莹 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Simplified form of 瑩; fiery 火 like a gem 玉.
Radical: 艹 (grass), shared by 421 characters on this site.
How to remember 莹
Picture grass 艹 over a cover 冖, and under it a piece of jade 玉 glowing. The hidden gem shines through, so 莹 (yíng) means bright and lustrous like a gem.
莹 is mostly literary and appears in set words rather than on its own. The most common word is 晶莹 (jīngyíng), used for dewdrops, tears, ice, or gems that sparkle and look clear. Example: 叶子上有晶莹的露珠。(Yèzi shang yǒu jīngyíng de lùzhū.) There are sparkling dewdrops on the leaves.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 莹 with 萤 (yíng, firefly) and 营 (yíng, camp). All three share the same top and the same sound. Look at the bottom part: 玉 (jade) for 莹, 虫 (insect) for 萤, and 吕 for 营.
Common words with 莹
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 晶莹 | jīngyíng | sparkling and translucent | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 莹
How many strokes are in 莹?
莹 is written with 10 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 莹 mean?
莹 (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 莹?
莹 is pronounced yíng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 莹?
The radical of 莹 is 艹, which carries the idea of "grass". Dictionaries list 莹 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 莹?
The traditional form of 莹 is 瑩. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 莹 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 莹 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 莹 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Is 莹 used in Chinese names?
Yes, 莹 is a popular character in girls' given names, such as 莹莹 (Yíngyíng) or 晓莹 (Xiǎoyíng). It suggests someone bright, pure, and precious like jade.
What is the difference between 晶莹 and 明亮?
明亮 (míngliàng) is a general word for bright, used for rooms, light, or eyes. 晶莹 adds the idea of being clear and glittering, so it fits small shiny things like tears, dew, or crystals.