英 (yīng) - flower & petal

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yīng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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英 · yīng

flower;

petal;

hero;

outstanding person;

Britain;

English.

flowerpetalhero

Usage highlights

HeroEnglish languageBritainOutstanding talentCherry blossomBrave and outstanding

Synonyms

  • 花— flower
  • 豪杰— hero, person of exceptional ability
  • 俊杰— outstanding person

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cherry blossoms are beautiful (樱花).
  • He is a national hero (英雄).
  • She speaks fluent English (英语).
  • This is a classic British film (英国电影).

Collocations

  • Hero(英雄)
  • English language(英语)
  • Britain(英国)
  • Outstanding talent(英才)
  • Cherry blossom(樱花)
  • Brave and outstanding(英勇)

Idioms

  • Heroes among men(英雄豪杰)
  • A gathering of heroes(群英会)
  • Outstanding and elegant(英姿飒爽)
  • A hero in a time of peace(乱世英雄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'flower' or the bright, outstanding part of something.
  • Adopted to represent 'Britain' and things English (e.g., 英国, 英语) through phonetic approximation.
  • Commonly used in given names for both genders, implying excellence, brilliance, and heroism.

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