Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Jar (fǒu) Ying Kangxi Strokes: 16 Page 945, Entry 44 Pronounced ying According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen jiezi), it is a long-necked bottle used for preparing fire. According to the Five Classics Characters (Wujing wenzi), it is the same as the character for a jar (ying).