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

Q: What does 阎 (yán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阎 (yán) means "gate of a village; the surname Yan". with 11 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阎 stroke by stroke?

阎 has 11 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 阎 and 闺?

阎 (yán) and 闺 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 阎?

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 阎?

Common words containing 阎 include: 阎老师 (yán lǎo shī) — Teacher Yan; 阎王 (yán wáng) — Yama; King of Hell; 阎罗 (yán luó) — Yama; King of Hell.

How to Write 阎

The character 阎 (yán) is written with 11 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阎 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese. It means gate of a village; the surname Yan.

Common Words with 阎

阎老师 yán lǎo shī

Teacher Yan

阎王 yán wáng

Yama; King of Hell

阎罗 yán luó

Yama; King of Hell

Example Sentences

阎老师教我们中文。

yán lǎo shī jiào wǒ men zhōng wén

Teacher Yan teaches us Chinese.

民间传说里有阎王。

mín jiān chuán shuō lǐ yǒu yán wáng

There is a King of Hell in folklore.

阎罗是神话中的人物。

yán luó shì shén huà zhōng de rén wù

Yama is a character in mythology.

Similar Characters

闺 guī

闻 wén

闼 tà

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阎

What does 阎 (yán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阎 and 闺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阎?

What common words use 阎?

How to Write 阎 (yán)