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

Q: What does 沇 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沇 (yǎn) means "Yan (name of an ancient river)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沇 stroke by stroke?

沇 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沇 and 㳄?

沇 (yǎn) and 㳄 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 沇?

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

Q: What common words use 沇?

Common words containing 沇 include: 沇水 (yǎn shuǐ) — the Yan River; 沇沇 (yǎn yǎn) — flowing smoothly; 济沇 (jì yǎn) — Jiyan (an ancient river name).

How to Write 沇

The character 沇 (yǎn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

沇 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yan (name of an ancient river).

Common Words with 沇

沇水 yǎn shuǐ

the Yan River

沇沇 yǎn yǎn

flowing smoothly

济沇 jì yǎn

Jiyan (an ancient river name)

Example Sentences

沇水是一条古老的河流。

yǎn shuǐ shì yī tiáo gǔ lǎo de hé liú

The Yan River is an ancient river.

泉水沇沇地流着。

quán shuǐ yǎn yǎn dì liú zhe

The spring water flows smoothly and continuously.

这里有济沇之水。

zhè lǐ yǒu jì yǎn zhī shuǐ

There are the waters of the Ji and Yan rivers here.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沇

What does 沇 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沇 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沇?

What common words use 沇?

How to Write 沇 (yǎn)