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

Q: What does 芫 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芫 (yán) means "Coriander / Daphne genkwa". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芫 stroke by stroke?

芫 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 芫 and 兹?

芫 (yán) and 兹 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 芫?

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

Q: What common words use 芫?

Common words containing 芫 include: 芫荽 (yán suī) — Coriander / Cilantro; 芫花 (yuán huā) — Lilac daphne; 芫爆 (yán bào) — Sauté with coriander.

How to Write 芫

The character 芫 (yán) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

芫 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Coriander / Daphne genkwa.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: yán, yuán.

Common Words with 芫

芫荽 yán suī

Coriander / Cilantro

芫花 yuán huā

Lilac daphne

芫爆 yán bào

Sauté with coriander

Example Sentences

我不想吃芫荽。

wǒ bù xiǎng chī yán suī

I don't want to eat cilantro.

芫花在春天开。

yuán huā zài chūn tiān kāi

Lilac daphne blooms in spring.

这道菜是芫爆肉丝。

zhè dào cài shì yán bào ròu sī

This dish is sautéed shredded pork with coriander.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芫

What does 芫 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芫 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芫?

What common words use 芫?

How to Write 芫 (yán)