Definitions
surname Ying
old variant of 贏|赢[yíng], to win, to profit; old variant of 盈[yíng], full
Etymology
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The character "嬴" originated as a surname, particularly that of the Qin dynasty rulers, and its structure combines the radical 女, which can imply clan or female associations, with a complex right-hand component that historically indicated pronunciation. Initially, the character may have conveyed ideas of surplus or advantage, but over time its usage narrowed substantially to function almost solely as a surname, while the separate character "赢" with the radical 贝 assumed the related meanings of winning or profit.
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