How to Write 砚
The character 砚 (yàn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
砚 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Inkstone.
Common Words with 砚
砚台
yàn tāi
Inkstone
笔砚
bǐ yàn
brush and inkstone
砚池
yàn chí
Inkstone well
Example Sentences
爷爷有一块古老的砚台。
yé yé yǒu yī kuài gǔ lǎo de yàn tāi
Grandpa has an ancient inkstone.
书桌上摆放着笔砚。
shū zhuō shàng bǎi fàng zhuó bǐ yàn
Writing brushes and inkstones are placed on the desk.
砚池里的墨水干了。
yàn chí lǐ de mò shuǐ gàn le
The ink in the inkstone well has dried up.
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