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

Q: What does 罨 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 罨 (yǎn) means "To cover; a net; a medical compress". with 13 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 罨 stroke by stroke?

罨 has 13 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 罨 and 罩?

罨 (yǎn) and 罩 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 罨?

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

Q: What common words use 罨?

Common words containing 罨 include: 罨画 (yǎn huà) — Picturesque scenery; a colorful painting; 冷罨 (lěng yǎn) — cold compress; 热罨 (rè yǎn) — Hot compress.

How to Write 罨

The character 罨 (yǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 罒 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

罨 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cover; a net; a medical compress.

Common Words with 罨

罨画 yǎn huà

Picturesque scenery; a colorful painting

冷罨 lěng yǎn

cold compress

热罨 rè yǎn

Hot compress

Example Sentences

这是一幅罨画。

zhè shì yī fú yǎn huà

This is a colorful landscape painting.

眼睛需要冷罨。

yǎn jīng xū yào lěng yǎn

The eyes need a cold compress.

热罨可以消肿。

rè yǎn kě yǐ xiāo zhǒng

A hot compress can reduce swelling.

Similar Characters

罩 zhào

罪 zuì

置 zhì

Practice Writing 罨 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罨

What does 罨 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 罨 and 罩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罨?

What common words use 罨?

How to Write 罨 (yǎn)