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

Q: What does 闫 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 闫 (yán) means "Yan (a surname)". with 6 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闫 stroke by stroke?

闫 has 6 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 闫 and 闩?

闫 (yán) and 闩 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 闫?

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

Q: What common words use 闫?

Common words containing 闫 include: 闫老师 (yán lǎo shī) — Teacher Yan; 姓闫 (xìng yán) — Surname Yan; 闫先生 (yán xiān shēng) — Mr. Yan.

How to Write 闫

The character 闫 (yán) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

闫 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yan (a surname).

Common Words with 闫

闫老师 yán lǎo shī

Teacher Yan

姓闫 xìng yán

Surname Yan

闫先生 yán xiān shēng

Mr. Yan

Example Sentences

闫老师在教室。

yán lǎo shī zài jiào shì

Teacher Yan is in the classroom.

我最好的朋友姓闫。

wǒ zuì hǎo de péng yǒu xìng yán

My best friend's surname is Yan.

闫先生请坐。

yán xiān shēng qǐng zuò

Mr. Yan, please have a seat.

Similar Characters

闩 shuān

闪 shǎn

闭 bì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闫

What does 闫 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闫 and 闩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闫?

What common words use 闫?

How to Write 闫 (yán)