COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 匽 is built
Traditional etymology note: 匸 (box) suggests the meaning, while 妟 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 匽 (yǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hide, to secrete, to repress
yǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎn
匽
to hide, to secrete, to repress
Common words
yǎn
匽
to hide, to secrete, to repress
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 匽
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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Common words and phrases
yǎn
to hide, to secrete, to repress
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 匽?
匽 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 匽 (yǎn) mean?
匽 (yǎn) means to hide, to secrete, to repress.
What is the radical of 匽?
The radical of 匽 is 匸, associated with Not yet classified.