唁 (yàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唁 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唁 (yàn) means "To offer condolences.". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唁 stroke by stroke?

唁 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唁 and 呢?

唁 (yàn) and 呢 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 唁?

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

Q: What common words use 唁?

Common words containing 唁 include: 吊唁 (diào yàn) — To offer condolences; 唁电 (yàn diàn) — Message of condolence or condolence telegram.; 慰唁 (wèi yàn) — to offer condolences.

How to Write 唁

The character 唁 (yàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

唁 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To offer condolences..

Common Words with 唁

吊唁 diào yàn

To offer condolences

唁电 yàn diàn

Message of condolence or condolence telegram.

慰唁 wèi yàn

to offer condolences

Example Sentences

很多人去吊唁他。

hěn duō rén qù diào yàn tā

Many people went to offer their condolences.

他发了一封唁电。

tā fā le yī fēng yàn diàn

He sent a message of condolence.

朋友们纷纷表示慰唁。

péng yǒu men fēn fēn biǎo shì wèi yàn

Friends expressed their condolences one after another.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唁

What does 唁 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唁 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唁?

What common words use 唁?

How to Write 唁 (yàn)