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

Q: What does 郾 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郾 (yǎn) means "Yan (used in place names)". with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郾 stroke by stroke?

郾 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郾 and 郗?

郾 (yǎn) and 郗 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 郾?

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

Q: What common words use 郾?

Common words containing 郾 include: 郾城 (yǎn chéng) — Yancheng (a place name); 郾城区 (yǎn chéng qū) — Yancheng District; 郾子 (yǎn zi) — Yanzi (a historical figure).

How to Write 郾

The character 郾 (yǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

郾 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yan (used in place names).

Common Words with 郾

郾城 yǎn chéng

Yancheng (a place name)

郾城区 yǎn chéng qū

Yancheng District

郾子 yǎn zi

Yanzi (a historical figure)

Example Sentences

郾城在河南省。

yǎn chéng zài hé nán shěng

Yancheng is in Henan Province.

他住在郾城区。

tā zhù zài yǎn chéng qū

He lives in Yancheng District.

郾城的历史很久。

yǎn chéng de lì shǐ hěn jiǔ

Yancheng has a long history.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

Practice Writing 郾 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郾

What does 郾 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郾 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郾?

What common words use 郾?

How to Write 郾 (yǎn)