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

Q: What does 研 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 研 (yán) means "To grind / To study". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 研 stroke by stroke?

研 has 9 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 研 and 矶?

研 (yán) and 矶 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 研?

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

Q: What common words use 研?

Common words containing 研 include: 研究 (yán jiū) — To research / To study; 研发 (yán fā) — Research and development; 研讨 (yán tǎo) — To discuss / Seminar.

How to Write 研

The character 研 (yán) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

研 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means To grind / To study.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 研 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 研

研究 yán jiū

To research / To study

研发 yán fā

Research and development

研讨 yán tǎo

To discuss / Seminar

Example Sentences

我们在研究这个问题。

wǒ men zài yán jiū zhè ge wèn tí

We are studying this problem.

公司研发了新产品。

gōng sī yán fā le xīn chǎn pǐn

The company developed a new product.

老师参加了研讨会。

lǎo shī cān jiā le yán tǎo huì

The teacher attended the seminar.

Similar Characters

矶 jī

矸 gān

矻 kū

Practice Writing 研 (yán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 研

What does 研 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 研 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 研 and 矶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 研?

What common words use 研?

How to Write 研 (yán)