锳 (yīng) - Ying — a rare character used in names, & archaic term for a precious stone.

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yīng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

锳 · yīng

Ying — a rare character used in names, referring to the sound or gleam of jade or metal;

archaic term for a precious stone.

Ying — a rare character used in names,archaic term for a precious stone.

Usage highlights

Jade soundPrecious stoneYingyaoYing sound

Synonyms

  • 瑛— luster of gem; crystal
  • 莹— luster of gems; bright, lustrous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in classical names (锳瑶).
  • Appears in ancient texts describing jade sounds (玉声锳锳).
  • Sometimes found in poetic contexts (宝锳).

Collocations

  • Jade sound(玉锳)
  • Precious stone(宝锳)
  • Yingyao(锳瑶)
  • Ying sound(锳然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical names.
  • Associated with the pleasant sound or gleam of jade, representing refinement and preciousness.
  • Used more commonly in ancient times than in modern Chinese.

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