营 Stroke Order — How to Write 营
营 is written in 13 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.
营 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 艹 + 8 more strokes
营 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yíng
Meanings of 营 in Chinese
1
yíng营
A place where troops are stationed, or generally a place for collective living, such as a camp or barracks.
我们周末去森林公园野营
We go camping in the forest park on weekends.
A military unit, a battalion, superior to a company.
演习中，这个营的任务是守住高地。
During the exercise, this battalion's mission was to hold the high ground.
To plan, manage, or operate (a business, project, etc.); to construct or build.
经营一家餐厅需要投入大量精力。
Operating a restaurant requires a lot of effort.
To seek, manage, or provide (as in sustenance or rescue); to pursue a livelihood or scheme.
为了保持健康，我们应该摄入均衡的营养。
To maintain health, we should consume balanced nutrition.
Common Words and Phrases with 营
1
A camping ground or campsite.
士兵们在河边建立了一个临时的营地。
The soldiers established a temporary camp by the river.
2
barracks; military quarters
士兵们在营房里休息，准备第二天的训练
The soldiers rested in the barracks, preparing for the next day's training.
3
labourer; manual worker
他从小就出来营工，辛辛苦苦地养活一家人
He started working for a living from a young age, laboring diligently to support his entire family.
4
A fire lit outdoors, typically for warmth, cooking, or as a social point during camping.
我们在营火旁唱歌，享受着星光璀璨的夜晚。
We sang by the campfire, enjoying the star-studded night.
5
An outdoor evening social event where people gather around a campfire for entertainment and conversation, often involving singing and dancing.
昨晚在湖边的营火会气氛非常棒，大家一起唱歌讲故事，玩得很开心。
The campfire party by the lake last night had a fantastic atmosphere; everyone sang songs and told stories, and we all had a lot of fun.
6
To construct or build (e.g., buildings, infrastructure); also, to establish or found (e.g., a business).
这个团队专注于营建可持续的绿色建筑项目。
This team focuses on constructing sustainable green building projects.
7
To rescue or save someone from danger or distress.
消防员成功营救了被困在大火中的猫咪。
The firefighters successfully rescued the cat trapped in the big fire.
8
to manage and prepare; to handle and get ready
为了迎接远道而来的客人，一家人忙着营聚丰盛的晚餐。
To welcome the guests from afar, the family was busy preparing a lavish dinner.
9
A fortified military camp; also, a camp or faction.
探险队在山谷中建立了一个临时的营垒，以抵御野兽的袭击。
The expedition team built a temporary encampment in the valley to fend off attacks from wild animals.
10
military camp or barracks
在日落之前，探险队在河边搭建了一个营落，准备过夜
Before sunset, the expedition team set up an encampment by the river, preparing to spend the night.
11
military camp or barracks (old term)
他们在一片空地上搭建了一个临时的营盘
They set up a temporary camp on an open field.
12
to seek; to try to obtain; to track down
他毕生都在营求真理和知识。
He spent his whole life seeking truth and knowledge.
13
Military units in the Qing Dynasty, such as battalions (营) and platoons (哨).
在古代军事编制中，一个营哨通常由若干士兵组成，负责特定区域的防卫或任务。
In ancient military organization, a yingshao typically consisted of a number of soldiers, responsible for defending a specific area or carrying out a mission.
14
To earn a living; livelihood.
他在城里开了一家小餐馆，以此营生。
He opened a small restaurant in the city, making a living from it.
15
to seek private gain or further one's own interests
他被指控在公司项目中营私，导致公司蒙受损失
He was accused of seeking personal gain in company projects, leading to losses for the company.
More words with 营
- chè撤yíng营strike camp, break camp
- zhā扎yíng营to encamp; to set up a camp
- zhèn阵yíng营camp, faction
- jié劫yíng营surprise or raid an enemy camp
- mō摸yíng营Infiltrate the enemy camp, Raid the camp
- bīng屏yíng营restless and anxious, distressed
- zhà炸yíng营Camp panic, Panic in the camp
- zhuó斫yíng营attack the enemy's camp
- xià夏lìng令yíng营summer camp
- yíng营yǎng养nutrition, nutrient
- jīng经yíng营Operate, Manage
- yíng营xiāo销Marketing, Promotion
- yíng营yè业business, operate
- yíng营zào造create, build
- yùn运yíng营Operation, Operations
- lù露yíng营Camping, Camp
- yě野yíng营Camping, Camp
- yíng营zào造chū出create, foster
- yíng营zhàng帐tent, encampment
- dí敌yíng营enemy camp, enemy lines
Idioms with 营
- yíng营sī私wǔ舞bì弊practice graft for personal gain
- ān安yíng营zhā扎zhài寨set up a camp
- bēn奔zǒu走zuān钻yíng营Hustle and scheme for personal gain
- bù步bù步wéi为yíng营advance cautiously and consolidate
- cǎn惨dàn淡jīng经yíng营struggle to maintain an enterprise
- jiǎ假gōng公yíng营sī私abuse public office for private gain
- jié结dǎng党yíng营sī私form cliques for selfish interests
- kè刻yì意jīng经yíng营meticulously manage and plan
- kǔ苦xīn心jīng经yíng营painstakingly manage and cultivate
- qì弃gōng公yíng营sī私abandon public for private gain
- shōu收bīng兵huí回yíng营withdraw troops and return to camp
- tōu偷yíng营jié劫zhài寨raid enemy camp
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Open the tool →Questions about 营
What does 营 mean in Chinese?
营 (yíng) means “A military unit” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 营?
营 is pronounced yíng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 营 have?
营 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 营?
营 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 营?
The radical of 营 is 艹.