HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
颖 — clever
- Reading
- yǐng
- Meaning
- clever; intelligent; ear of grain
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
颖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yǐng and it means clever; intelligent; ear of grain. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
颖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 新颖 (new, novel, fresh) and 脱颖而出 (stand out, distinguish oneself).
Chinese words containing 颖
Frequently asked questions
What does 颖 mean in Chinese?
颖 means clever; intelligent; ear of grain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 颖 read?
颖 is read yǐng. Reading it inside real words — 新颖 and 脱颖而出 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 颖 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 颖 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 颖 in a word?
A common word containing 颖 is 新颖 (xīnyǐng) — "new, novel, fresh". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 颖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 颖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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