阉 (yān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 阉 (yān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阉 (yān) means "to castrate". with 11 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阉 stroke by stroke?

阉 has 11 strokes. The radical is 门. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 阉 and 闺?

阉 (yān) and 闺 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 阉?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 门. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 阉?

Common words containing 阉 include: 阉割 (yān gē) — to castrate; castration; 阉鸡 (yān jī) — capon; castrated rooster; 阉人 (yān rén) — eunuch.

How to Write 阉

The character 阉 (yān) 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

阉 is pronounced yān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to castrate.

Common Words with 阉

阉割 yān gē

to castrate; castration

阉鸡 yān jī

capon; castrated rooster

阉人 yān rén

eunuch

Example Sentences

这种手术叫作阉割。

zhè zhǒng shǒu shù jiào zuò yān gē

This surgery is called castration.

农场里有很多阉鸡。

nóng chǎng lǐ yǒu hěn duō yān jī

There are many capons on the farm.

这是关于古代阉人的历史。

zhè shì guān yú gǔ dài yān rén de lì shǐ

This is a history about ancient eunuchs.

Similar Characters

闺 guī

闻 wén

闼 tà

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阉

What does 阉 (yān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阉 and 闺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阉?

What common words use 阉?

How to Write 阉 (yān)