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

Q: What does 谳 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谳 (yàn) means "to decide a case; verdict". with 15 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谳 stroke by stroke?

谳 has 15 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 谳 and 谨?

谳 (yàn) and 谨 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 谳?

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 谳?

Common words containing 谳 include: 审谳 (shěn yàn) — To try a case and pass sentence.; 谳语 (yàn yǔ) — verdict; judicial decision; 定谳 (dìng yàn) — Final judgment.

How to Write 谳

The character 谳 (yàn) is written with 15 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

谳 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to decide a case; verdict.

Common Words with 谳

审谳 shěn yàn

To try a case and pass sentence.

谳语 yàn yǔ

verdict; judicial decision

定谳 dìng yàn

Final judgment

Example Sentences

法官正在进行审谳。

fǎ guān zhèng zài jìn xíng shěn yàn

The judge is reviewing the case for a final verdict.

这是最后的谳语。

zhè shì zuì hòu de yàn yǔ

This is the final verdict.

这个案件已经定谳。

zhè ge àn jiàn yǐ jīng dìng yàn

This case has reached a final verdict.

Similar Characters

谨 jǐn

谩 mán

谪 zhé

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谳

What does 谳 (yàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谳 and 谨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谳?

What common words use 谳?

How to Write 谳 (yàn)