孆 (yīng) - Used in female names, often as a variant & elegant, delicate.

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yīng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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孆 · yīng

Used in female names, often as a variant form of 婴 (baby, infant);

elegant, delicate.

Used in female names, often as a variantelegant, delicate.

Usage highlights

Female given nameClassical variantElegant feminine character

Synonyms

  • 婴— baby, infant
  • 莹— lustrous, brilliant (similar sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in female names like 孆宁 (Yīngníng).
  • Appears in classical literature as a variant of 婴.
  • Sometimes used in poetic contexts for its delicate appearance.

Collocations

  • Female given name(孆宁)
  • Classical variant(孆 as 婴)
  • Elegant feminine character(孆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily found in historical texts and names.
  • Considered a feminine character due to its delicate structure and usage patterns.
  • Often interpreted as a refined variant of more common characters like 婴.

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