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

Q: What does 演 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 演 (yǎn) means "To perform / To act". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 演 stroke by stroke?

演 has 14 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 演 and 渝?

演 (yǎn) and 渝 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 演?

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 演?

Common words containing 演 include: 演员 (yǎn yuán) — Actor / Performer; 表演 (biǎo yǎn) — to perform; performance; 演讲 (yǎn jiǎng) — Speech / To give a speech.

How to Write 演

The character 演 (yǎn) is written with 14 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

演 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To perform / To act.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 演 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 演

演员 yǎn yuán

Actor / Performer

表演 biǎo yǎn

to perform; performance

演讲 yǎn jiǎng

Speech / To give a speech

Example Sentences

我想当一名演员。

wǒ xiǎng dāng yī míng yǎn yuán

I want to be an actor.

他们的表演很精彩。

tā men de biǎo yǎn hěn jīng cǎi

Their performance was wonderful.

他在台上做演讲。

tā zài tái shàng zuò yǎn jiǎng

He is giving a speech on the stage.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

Practice Writing 演 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 演

What does 演 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 演 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 演 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 演?

What common words use 演?

How to Write 演 (yǎn)