嵒 (yán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嵒 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嵒 (yán) means "cliff / rock". with 12 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 嵒 stroke by stroke?

嵒 has 12 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 嵒 and 峨?

嵒 (yán) and 峨 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 嵒?

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

Q: What common words use 嵒?

Common words containing 嵒 include: 嵒石 (yán shí) — cliff rock; 嵒穴 (yán xué) — cliff cave / grotto; 嵒邑 (yán yì) — Yanyi (a place name).

How to Write 嵒

The character 嵒 (yán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

嵒 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means cliff / rock.

Common Words with 嵒

嵒石 yán shí

cliff rock

嵒穴 yán xué

cliff cave / grotto

嵒邑 yán yì

Yanyi (a place name)

Example Sentences

山上有许多嵒石。

shān shàng yǒu xǔ duō yán shí

There are many rocks on the mountain.

这是一个古老的嵒穴。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de yán xué

This is an ancient rock cave.

嵒邑是一个小地方。

yán yì shì yí gè xiǎo dì fāng

Yanyi is a small place.

Similar Characters

峨 é

峪 yù

峭 qiào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嵒

What does 嵒 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嵒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嵒 and 峨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嵒?

What common words use 嵒?

How to Write 嵒 (yán)