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

Q: What does 眼 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眼 (yǎn) means "eye". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眼 stroke by stroke?

眼 has 11 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眼 and 相?

眼 (yǎn) and 相 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 眼?

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

Q: What common words use 眼?

Common words containing 眼 include: 眼睛 (yǎn jīng) — eye; 眼镜 (yǎn jìng) — glasses; 眼泪 (yǎn lèi) — tears.

How to Write 眼

The character 眼 (yǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

眼 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means eye.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 眼 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 眼

眼睛 yǎn jīng

eye

眼镜 yǎn jìng

glasses

眼泪 yǎn lèi

tears

Example Sentences

他的眼睛很大。

tā de yǎn jīng hěn dà

His eyes are very large.

我需要买一副新眼镜。

wǒ xū yào mǎi yī fù xīn yǎn jìng

I need to buy a new pair of glasses.

她流下了开心的眼泪。

tā liú xià le kāi xīn de yǎn lèi

She shed tears of joy.

Similar Characters

相 xiāng

盹 dǔn

盼 pàn

Practice Writing 眼 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眼

What does 眼 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眼 and 相?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眼?

What common words use 眼?

How to Write 眼 (yǎn)