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萦 Stroke Order — How to Write 萦

Stroke Order

萦 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

萦 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹冖糸

thread.

Radical: 艹 + 8 more strokes

萦 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yíng

Meanings of 萦 in Chinese

1

yíng萦

To linger, to wind or revolve around, often used to describe memories, thoughts, or scents that persist in one's mind or surroundings.
那段美好的回忆,时常萦绕在我心头
That beautiful memory often lingers in my heart.

Common Words and Phrases with 萦

1
yíng萦huái怀
to linger in one's mind; to occupy one's thoughts
童年时的美好回忆,常常萦怀在我心头
Beautiful childhood memories often linger in my mind.
2
yíng萦huí回
To hover, linger, or wind around; to circle or revolve.
薄雾在山间萦回,为景色增添了几分神秘。
The thin mist lingered around the mountains, adding a touch of mystery to the scenery.
3
yíng萦rào绕
To hover or linger around; to entwine.
童年美好的回忆时常在我心头萦绕。
Beautiful childhood memories often linger in my heart.
4
yíng萦yū纡
To wreathe; to wind and twist in a curving or circuitous path.
山路萦纡,曲径通幽,引人入胜。
The mountain path winds and meanders, leading to a secluded and enchanting spot, captivating people.

More words with 萦

  • píng苹yíng萦Entwined, Lingering

Idioms with 萦

  • hún魂qiān牵mèng梦yíng萦haunted by dreams, longing deeply
  • qiān牵cháng肠yíng萦xīn心deeply worried or concerned
  • zuǒ左yíng萦yòu右fú拂effortlessly manage or overcome something

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Questions about 萦

What does 萦 mean in Chinese?

萦 (yíng) means “To linger” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 萦?

萦 is pronounced yíng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 萦 have?

萦 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 萦?

萦 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 萦?

The radical of 萦 is 艹, and 萦 is a phono-semantic compound.

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