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

Q: What does 滟 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滟 (yàn) means "sparkling (of water)". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滟 stroke by stroke?

滟 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 滟 and 涪?

滟 (yàn) and 涪 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 滟?

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

Q: What common words use 滟?

Common words containing 滟 include: 潋滟 (liàn yàn) — (Of water) rippling / sparkling; 滟滟 (yàn yàn) — sparkling; rippling; 滟滪堆 (yàn yù duī) — Yanyu Stack (a famous rock in the Yangtze River).

How to Write 滟

The character 滟 (yàn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

滟 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means sparkling (of water).

Common Words with 滟

潋滟 liàn yàn

(Of water) rippling / sparkling

滟滟 yàn yàn

sparkling; rippling

滟滪堆 yàn yù duī

Yanyu Stack (a famous rock in the Yangtze River)

Example Sentences

水光潋滟。

shuǐ guāng liàn yàn

The water ripples and sparkles beautifully.

波光滟滟。

bō guāng yàn yàn

The water is sparkling beautifully.

船经过滟滪堆。

chuán jīng guò yàn yù duī

The ship passed Yanyu Stack.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滟

What does 滟 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滟 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滟?

What common words use 滟?

How to Write 滟 (yàn)