How to Write 奄
The character 奄 (yǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
奄 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means suddenly / breathing feebly.
Common Words with 奄
奄奄一息
yǎn yǎn yī xī
at one's last gasp / on the verge of death
奄忽
yǎn hū
suddenly / in an instant
奄有
yǎn yǒu
to possess / to occupy
Example Sentences
那只小猫奄奄一息。
nà zhǐ xiǎo māo yǎn yǎn yī xī
That kitten is at its last gasp.
时间奄忽而过。
shí jiān yǎn hū ér guò
Time passes suddenly.
他奄有了全部土地。
tā yǎn yǒu le quán bù tǔ dì
He took possession of all the land.
Practice Writing 奄 (yǎn)
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