How to Write 衍
The character 衍 (yǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 行 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
衍 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To develop or spread.
Common Words with 衍
衍生
yǎn shēng
To derive
繁衍
fán yǎn
to multiply or propagate
敷衍
fū yǎn
to be perfunctory; to go through the motions
Example Sentences
这是一个衍生词。
zhè shì yí gè yǎn shēng cí
This is a derivative word.
动物在这里繁衍。
dòng wù zài zhè lǐ fán yǎn
Animals breed here.
别敷衍我的问题。
bié fū yǎn wǒ de wèn tí
Don't brush off my questions.
Similar Characters
衔
xián
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