(yīng) - Ying — refers to a small river in & also used in place names.

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yīng | 11 strokes | radical:

· yīng

Ying — refers to a small river in Shandong Province, China;

also used in place names.

Ying — refers to a small river inalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Ying RiverYingkouYing River valleyYing River basin

Synonyms

  • river (general term)
  • large river

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Ying River flows through Shandong (渶水).
  • Yingkou is a place name in Shandong (渶口).
  • Ancient texts mention the Ying River (渶水).

Collocations

  • Ying River(渶水)
  • Yingkou(渶口)
  • Ying River valley(渶河流域)
  • Ying River basin(渶水盆地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a geographical name referring to a specific river in Shandong Province.
  • Appears in historical Chinese texts and geographical records.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts outside of place names.

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