瑛

yīng

王 + 英

Definitions

yīng (adjective) crystal; lustrous

Etymology phono-semantic

jade

Semantic: 王 Phonetic: 英

About

The character 瑛 is a phono-semantic compound within the group of characters for precious stones. Its left side features the semantic radical 王 (jade), placing it in the category of valuable gems and ornamental materials. The right side is 英 (flower, outstanding person), which provides the phonetic element. The character fundamentally means a brilliant crystal or a lustrous, high-quality jade. This association with clarity and preciousness gives it strong positive connotations of purity and natural beauty, making it a popular and auspicious choice for personal names.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical Western Jin dynasty (266-316 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

小瑛是我的朋友。

Xiǎo Yīng shì wǒ de péngyou.

Xiao Ying is my friend.

李瑛喜欢看书。

Lǐ Yīng xǐhuan kànshū.

Li Ying likes reading books.

瑛子买了一束花。

Yīngzi mǎi le yī shù huā.

Yingzi bought a bouquet of flowers.

张瑛在公园里散步。

Zhāng Yīng zài gōngyuán lǐ sànbù.

Zhang Ying is taking a walk in the park.

那块瑛石闪烁着光芒。

Nà kuài yīng shí shǎnshuò zhe guāngmáng.

That piece of jade stone is sparkling with light.

在阳光下，那块瑛发出温润的光泽。

Zài yángguāng xià, nà kuài yīng fāchū wēnrùn de guāngzé.

Under the sunlight, that piece of jade emits a warm and smooth luster.

瑛是一种类似玉的美丽石头。

Yīng shì yī zhǒng lèisì yù de měilì shítou.

Ying is a kind of beautiful stone similar to jade.

博物馆里陈列着一块古代的瑛，它来自千年前的王朝。

Bówùguǎn lǐ chénliè zhe yī kuài gǔdài de yīng, tā láizì qiān nián qián de wángcháo.

In the museum, an ancient piece of jade is displayed, which comes from a dynasty a thousand years ago.

Related Characters

Component: 王

Component: 英