ying2 and rong2

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Will,

 

Checking the dictionary, there is a word,

rong2 which has the same upper components

as ying2 and a wood radical in the lower

part. Is that what you mean?

 

Of courese, ying2 does not mean rong2 and

other than the fact that they share

certain components, they are not related

in meaning. Rong2 means 1) grow exuberantly

or luxuriantly; 2) prosper, flourish, succeed

thrive; 3) honor.

 

It's certainly no shame to make a mistake

on a character. I make them all the time.

 

But it would be a great shame to insist

that what is wrong is right. I'm harping

on it to make the point that when dealing

with words, attention must be paid to

the actual definitions.

 

Ken