04842 Chinese character of 楹 and pronounce jing4

The Chinese word【楹】that we will introduce this time is a word that describes a building or structure. It is mainly used for the following meanings:

A pillar or support.

The pronunciation of this specific Chinese character is given below.

Mandarin Pinyin of 【楹】:yíng

Cantonese Jyutping of 【楹】:jing4

Below is an introduction to the basics of the Chinese character 【楹】︰

Here are some situations where you can use【楹】, for example:Describe a building or structure , It means mainly a pillar or support .Given the broad interpretative scope of Chinese characters, certain deeper meanings and unique applications may be beyond this explanation.

【楹】functions as a standalone word but can pair with others to form more descriptive expressions, like【楹柱、門楹】(Mandarin Pinyin:yíng zhù 、mén yíng/ Cantonese Jyutping:jing4 cyu5 、mun4 jing4)

The stroke count for this character is 13 ,Its usage is more restrictive, making it an advanced-level Chinese character that one only needs to learn when seeking to challenge their own abilities,Provided below is a sentence illustrating this character in context.:


大廳中的楹柱雕刻精美。

The pillars in the hall are exquisitely carved.


I hope you enjoy the richness of the Chinese language and gain new insights while browsing. Take your time to explore the details.