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

Q: What does 魇 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 魇 (yǎn) means "Nightmare". with 15 strokes and the radical 鬼.

Q: How do you write 魇 stroke by stroke?

魇 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鬼. 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 魇 and 魁?

魇 (yǎn) and 魁 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 魇?

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

Q: What common words use 魇?

Common words containing 魇 include: 梦魇 (mèng yǎn) — nightmare; 魇住 (yǎn zhù) — To be caught in a nightmare; 魇语 (yǎn yǔ) — Sleep-talking.

How to Write 魇

The character 魇 (yǎn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鬼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

魇 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Nightmare.

Common Words with 魇

梦魇 mèng yǎn

nightmare

魇住 yǎn zhù

To be caught in a nightmare

魇语 yǎn yǔ

Sleep-talking

Example Sentences

那个梦魇太可怕了。

nà ge mèng yǎn tài kě pà le

That nightmare was too scary.

他被噩梦魇住了。

tā bèi è mèng yǎn zhù le

He was caught in a nightmare.

他睡觉时说魇语。

tā shuì jiào shí shuō yǎn yǔ

He talks in his sleep during a nightmare.

Similar Characters

魁 kuí

魂 hún

魃 bá

Practice Writing 魇 (yǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 魇

What does 魇 (yǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 魇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 魇 and 魁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 魇?

What common words use 魇?

How to Write 魇 (yǎn)