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

Q: What does 堰 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 堰 (yàn) means "weir / dam". with 12 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堰 stroke by stroke?

堰 has 12 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 堰 and 垸?

堰 (yàn) and 垸 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 堰?

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

Q: What common words use 堰?

Common words containing 堰 include: 都江堰 (dū jiāng yàn) — Dujiangyan (an ancient irrigation system); 石堰 (shí yàn) — stone weir; 堤堰 (dī yàn) — weir / dike / embankment.

How to Write 堰

The character 堰 (yàn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

堰 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means weir / dam.

Common Words with 堰

都江堰 dū jiāng yàn

Dujiangyan (an ancient irrigation system)

石堰 shí yàn

stone weir

堤堰 dī yàn

weir / dike / embankment

Example Sentences

我去过都江堰旅游。

wǒ qù guò dū jiāng yàn lǚ yóu

I have been to Dujiangyan for a trip.

这里的石堰很古老。

zhè lǐ de shí yàn hěn gǔ lǎo

The stone weir here is very old.

农民们修好了堤堰。

nóng mín men xiū hǎo le dī yàn

The farmers repaired the embankment.

Similar Characters

垸 yuàn

埂 gěng

埃 āi

Practice Writing 堰 (yàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堰

What does 堰 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堰 and 垸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堰?

What common words use 堰?

How to Write 堰 (yàn)