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

Q: What does 厣 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 厣 (yǎn) means "operculum (shell lid)". with 11 strokes and the radical 厂.

Q: How do you write 厣 stroke by stroke?

厣 has 11 strokes. The radical is 厂. 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 厣 and 厗?

厣 (yǎn) and 厗 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 厣?

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

Q: What common words use 厣?

Common words containing 厣 include: 螺厣 (luó yǎn) — operculum (snail shell lid); 厣甲 (yǎn jiǎ) — operculum (of a snail or shellfish); 闭厣 (bì yǎn) — to close the operculum (of a shell).

How to Write 厣

The character 厣 (yǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

厣 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means operculum (shell lid).

Common Words with 厣

螺厣 luó yǎn

operculum (snail shell lid)

厣甲 yǎn jiǎ

operculum (of a snail or shellfish)

闭厣 bì yǎn

to close the operculum (of a shell)

Example Sentences

螺厣是硬的。

luó yǎn shì yìng de

The operculum is hard.

这种动物有厣甲。

zhè zhǒng dòng wù yǒu yǎn jiǎ

This animal has an operculum.

蜗牛会闭厣。

wō niú huì bì yǎn

Snails can close their operculum.

Similar Characters

厗 tí

厘 lí

厚 hòu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 厣

What does 厣 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 厣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 厣 and 厗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 厣?

What common words use 厣?

How to Write 厣 (yǎn)