兖 (yǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兖 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兖 (yǎn) means "Yan (ancient Chinese province)". with 8 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 兖 stroke by stroke?

兖 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 兖 and 㐬?

兖 (yǎn) and 㐬 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 兖?

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

Q: What common words use 兖?

Common words containing 兖 include: 兖州 (yǎn zhōu) — Yanzhou (a city in Shandong); 兖矿 (yǎn kuàng) — Yankuang (mining area or group); 兖绣 (yǎn xiù) — Yan embroidery.

How to Write 兖

The character 兖 (yǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 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

兖 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yan (ancient Chinese province).

Common Words with 兖

兖州 yǎn zhōu

Yanzhou (a city in Shandong)

兖矿 yǎn kuàng

Yankuang (mining area or group)

兖绣 yǎn xiù

Yan embroidery

Example Sentences

他住在山东兖州。

tā zhù zài shān dōng yǎn zhōu

He lives in Yanzhou, Shandong.

他在兖矿集团工作。

tā zài yǎn kuàng jí tuán gōng zuò

He works at Yankuang Group.

兖绣是当地的特产。

yǎn xiù shì dāng dì de tè chǎn

Yan embroidery is a local specialty.

Similar Characters

㐬 liú

㐭 lǐn

交 jiāo

Practice Writing 兖 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兖

What does 兖 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兖 and 㐬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兖?

What common words use 兖?

How to Write 兖 (yǎn)