yīng

literary
archaic

Meaning of

媖 means a term of praise for women; a beautiful or virtuous woman. Pronounced yīng.

  • a term of praise for women; a beautiful or virtuous woman

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Definitions & Examples

zhī
yīng
xíng
wéi
shì
rén
suǒ
zhòng
 

The virtuous women of ancient times were esteemed by the world for their moral conduct.

shī
yīng
dài
zhǐ
xián
shū
zhī
 

This poem uses 'ying' to refer to a virtuous and gentle woman.

Yīng
xián
zhī
 
wéi
fàn
zhī
zōng
 

The virtue of graceful ladies is the standard for womanhood.

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