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英
yīng
Description
“英”常常用来表示英国或英语，也可以指很优秀的人。
"英" is often used to represent England or English, and can also refer to an outstanding person.
我们说“英国”和“英文”的时候，都会用到这个字。
We use this character when saying "英国" (England) and "英文" (English).
Meanings
英yīng
Britain; British (short form)
他去英国留学了。
He went to the UK to study abroad.
英yīng
outstanding; heroic; talented person
他是一位年轻的英才。
He is a young talent.
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Notes
- Nuance
英 alone rarely stands as a word; it appears in compounds like 英国, 英语, 英雄.
- Etymology
originally meant 'flower' or 'best part', extended to 'the finest, outstanding'.
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