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

Q: What does 筵 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筵 (yán) means "bamboo mat; feast". with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筵 stroke by stroke?

筵 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筵 and 笄?

筵 (yán) and 笄 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 筵?

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

Q: What common words use 筵?

Common words containing 筵 include: 筵席 (yán xí) — feast; banquet; 喜筵 (xǐ yán) — Wedding banquet; 寿筵 (shòu yán) — Birthday banquet (for an elderly person).

How to Write 筵

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

筵 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means bamboo mat; feast.

Common Words with 筵

筵席 yán xí

feast; banquet

喜筵 xǐ yán

Wedding banquet

寿筵 shòu yán

Birthday banquet (for an elderly person)

Example Sentences

筵席上有很多菜。

yán xí shàng yǒu hěn duō cài

There are many dishes at the banquet.

他们去参加喜筵。

tā men qù cān jiā xǐ yán

They went to attend a wedding banquet.

今天是爷爷的寿筵。

jīn tiān shì yé yé de shòu yán

Today is Grandpa's birthday banquet.

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筵

What does 筵 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筵 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筵?

What common words use 筵?

How to Write 筵 (yán)