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

Q: What does 宴 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宴 (yàn) means "Banquet / Feast". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宴 stroke by stroke?

宴 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宴 and 宓?

宴 (yàn) and 宓 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 宴?

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

Q: What common words use 宴?

Common words containing 宴 include: 宴会 (yàn huì) — Banquet / Dinner party; 晚宴 (wǎn yàn) — banquet / formal dinner; 婚宴 (hūn yàn) — Wedding banquet.

How to Write 宴

The character 宴 (yàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宴 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Banquet / Feast.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 宴 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宴

宴会 yàn huì

Banquet / Dinner party

晚宴 wǎn yàn

banquet / formal dinner

婚宴 hūn yàn

Wedding banquet

Example Sentences

宴会开始了。

yàn huì kāi shǐ le

The banquet has started.

晚宴很丰盛。

wǎn yàn hěn fēng shèng

The banquet was very sumptuous.

婚宴在酒店举行。

hūn yàn zài jiǔ diàn jǔ xíng

The wedding banquet is held at a hotel.

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 宴 (yàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宴

What does 宴 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宴 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宴?

What common words use 宴?

How to Write 宴 (yàn)