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

Q: What does 弇 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弇 (yǎn) means "to cover or hide". with 9 strokes and the radical 廾.

Q: How do you write 弇 stroke by stroke?

弇 has 9 strokes. The radical is 廾. 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 弇 and 弃?

弇 (yǎn) and 弃 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 弇?

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

Q: What common words use 弇?

Common words containing 弇 include: 弇口 (yǎn kǒu) — a narrow opening; 弇山 (yǎn shān) — Mount Yan (a mythical mountain); 弇中 (yǎn zhōng) — a narrow pass.

How to Write 弇

The character 弇 (yǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廾 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

弇 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cover or hide.

Common Words with 弇

弇口 yǎn kǒu

a narrow opening

弇山 yǎn shān

Mount Yan (a mythical mountain)

弇中 yǎn zhōng

a narrow pass

Example Sentences

这里的弇口很窄。

zhè lǐ de yǎn kǒu hěn zhǎi

The opening here is very narrow.

弇山是一座名山。

yǎn shān shì yī zuò míng shān

Mount Yan is a famous mountain.

他在弇中居住。

tā zài yǎn zhōng jū zhù

He lives in a narrow valley.

Similar Characters

弃 qì

弄 lòng

弈 yì

Practice Writing 弇 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弇

What does 弇 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弇 and 弃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弇?

What common words use 弇?

How to Write 弇 (yǎn)