Definitions
(adjective)
full; filled
(noun)
surplus; excess
Etymology phono-semantic
dish
Semantic:
皿
About
The character "盈" originates from the conceptual depiction of a container reaching its full capacity, structurally formed by the radical "皿" representing a vessel and the component "夃" which historically implied an increase or overflow. Its early usage centered on describing physical fullness, but over time the meaning broadened to encompass abstract forms of surplus such as profit in financial terms or plenitude in expressive contexts, while its written form has remained consistent without undergoing simplification. This shift from concrete to abstract applications has enabled the character to maintain its fundamental association with abundance across various domains, from classical poetry to contemporary economic discourse.
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这家小店每月都有盈利。
她脸上总是洋溢着笑容。
这个月公司的盈余不少。
轻盈的舞姿赢得了掌声。
仓库里充盈着各种货物。
他善于经营，生意日益丰盈。
实验数据必须保证盈盈有余。
在盈亏平衡点上，企业既不赚钱也不亏钱。