How to Write 阏
The character 阏 (è) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
阏 is pronounced è in Mandarin Chinese. It means to block; to stop.
Common Words with 阏
阏氏
è shì
Yanshi (title of the wife of a Xiongnu chieftain)
阏塞
è sāi
to block up; to obstruct
阏绝
è jué
to cut off; to block
Example Sentences
阏氏是古代匈奴的王后。
è shì shì gǔ dài xiōng nú de wáng hòu
Yanshi was the queen of the ancient Xiongnu.
道路被大雪阏塞了。
dào lù bèi dà xuě è sāi le
The road was blocked by heavy snow.
水源被彻底阏绝了。
shuǐ yuán bèi chè dǐ è jué le
The water source has been completely cut off.
Practice Writing 阏 (è)
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