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

Q: What does 谚 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谚 (yàn) means "proverb; saying". with 11 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谚 stroke by stroke?

谚 has 11 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谚 and 诫?

谚 (yàn) and 诫 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 谚?

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

Q: What common words use 谚?

Common words containing 谚 include: 谚语 (yàn yǔ) — proverb; adage; 古谚 (gǔ yàn) — Ancient proverb; 农谚 (nóng yàn) — Agricultural proverbs.

How to Write 谚

The character 谚 (yàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谚 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means proverb; saying.

Common Words with 谚

谚语 yàn yǔ

proverb; adage

古谚 gǔ yàn

Ancient proverb

农谚 nóng yàn

Agricultural proverbs

Example Sentences

这是一句谚语。

zhè shì yī jù yàn yǔ

This is a proverb.

中国有句古谚。

zhōng guó yǒu jù gǔ yàn

There is an ancient Chinese proverb.

农谚很有用。

nóng yàn hěn yǒu yòng

Agricultural proverbs are very useful.

Similar Characters

诫 jiè

诬 wū

语 yǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谚

What does 谚 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谚 and 诫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谚?

What common words use 谚?

How to Write 谚 (yàn)