Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Ying (character) Kangxi strokes: 18 Page 1317, Entry 01 Pronounced ying. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is the name of a vessel. According to the Correct Meaning of Characters (Zhengzitong), it is the act of polishing a metal vessel to make it lustrous. Also means to decorate. According to the Broad Expositions (Boya), it means to grind. Also pronounced ying. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it means to mine iron. Also pronounced ying. It means to grind. Another definition is a type of vessel. According to the Supplement to the Collection of Characters (Zibuhui), it is a personal name. During the Tang Dynasty, there was a man named Sun Ying. Also pronounced jiong. It refers to metal smelting or a vessel made of metal. Also pronounced ying. According to the Five Sounds Collection of Rhymes (Wuyinjiyun), it is pronounced ying. The meaning is the same.