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

Q: What does 焱 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 焱 (yàn) means "flames or sparks". with 12 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 焱 stroke by stroke?

焱 has 12 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 焱 and 烊?

焱 (yàn) and 烊 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 焱?

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

Q: What common words use 焱?

Common words containing 焱 include: 焱 (yàn) — flames or sparks; 焱焱 (yàn yàn) — blazing or sparkling; 焱森 (yàn sēn) — flames and forest.

How to Write 焱

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

焱 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means flames or sparks.

Common Words with 焱

焱 yàn

flames or sparks

焱焱 yàn yàn

blazing or sparkling

焱森 yàn sēn

flames and forest

Example Sentences

这个字由三个火组成。

zhè ge zì yóu sān gè huǒ zǔ chéng

This character is composed of three '火' (fire) components.

焱焱表示火花闪耀。

yàn yàn biǎo shì huǒ huā shǎn yào

'Yàn yàn' means sparks are shining.

他的名字叫焱森。

tā de míng zì jiào yàn sēn

His name is Yansen.

Similar Characters

烊 yáng

烕 miè

烘 hōng

Practice Writing 焱 (yàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 焱

What does 焱 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 焱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 焱 and 烊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 焱?

What common words use 焱?

How to Write 焱 (yàn)