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

Q: What does 沿 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沿 (yán) means "Along; to follow". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沿 stroke by stroke?

沿 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沿 and 㳄?

沿 (yán) and 㳄 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 沿?

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

Q: What common words use 沿?

Common words containing 沿 include: 沿着 (yán zhe) — Along; following; 沿海 (yán hǎi) — Coastal; along the coast; 沿途 (yán tú) — Along the way; on the way.

How to Write 沿

The character 沿 (yán) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沿 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Along; to follow.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 沿 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 沿

沿着 yán zhe

Along; following

沿海 yán hǎi

Coastal; along the coast

沿途 yán tú

Along the way; on the way

Example Sentences

沿着这条路走。

yán zhe zhè tiáo lù zǒu

Walk along this road.

他住在沿海城市。

tā zhù zài yán hǎi chéng shì

He lives in a coastal city.

沿途风景很美。

yán tú fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery along the way is beautiful.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 沿 (yán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沿

What does 沿 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沿 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沿?

What common words use 沿?

How to Write 沿 (yán)