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How to Write 兗 (yǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to establish; a province

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.

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yǎn

to establish; a province

Common words

yǎn

to establish; a province

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · yǎn

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 兗 is built

兗 can be remembered by breaking it into 六 + 兄. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 兗

Say “yǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 兗

Common words and phrases

yǎn

to establish; a province

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“兗”。

Zhège zì shì “yǎn”.

This character is “兗”.

我正在学习“兗”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎn” zì.

I am learning the character “兗”.

请写一遍“兗”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎn”.

Please write “兗” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 兗?

兗 is written with 9 strokes.

What does 兗 (yǎn) mean?

兗 (yǎn) means to establish; a province.

What is the radical of 兗?

The radical of 兗 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.