How to Write 延
The character 延 (yán) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廴 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
延 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means To extend / To delay.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 延 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 延
延长
yán cháng
To prolong / To extend
延期
yán qī
To postpone / To delay
延迟
yán chí
To delay / To defer
Example Sentences
假期延长了。
jià qī yán cháng le
The vacation has been extended.
会议延期了。
huì yì yán qī le
The meeting has been postponed.
飞机延迟了。
fēi jī yán chí le
The flight is delayed.
Practice Writing 延 (yán)
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