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

Q: What does 檐 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 檐 (yán) means "eaves". with 17 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 檐 stroke by stroke?

檐 has 17 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 檐 and 槭?

檐 (yán) and 槭 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 檐?

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

Q: What common words use 檐?

Common words containing 檐 include: 屋檐 (wū yán) — Eaves.; 房檐 (fáng yán) — eaves; 檐下 (yán xià) — under the eaves.

How to Write 檐

The character 檐 (yán) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

檐 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means eaves.

Common Words with 檐

屋檐 wū yán

Eaves.

房檐 fáng yán

eaves

檐下 yán xià

under the eaves

Example Sentences

燕子在屋檐下筑巢。

yàn zi zài wū yán xià zhù cháo

Swallows build nests under the eaves.

房檐上挂着冰块。

fáng yán shàng guà zhe bīng kuài

Ice blocks are hanging from the eaves.

我们在檐下避雨。

wǒ men zài yán xià bì yǔ

We are taking shelter from the rain under the eaves.

Similar Characters

槭 qī

槲 hú

槺 kāng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 檐

What does 檐 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 檐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 檐 and 槭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 檐?

What common words use 檐?

How to Write 檐 (yán)