COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 嚴 is built
嚴 can be remembered by breaking it into 口 + 口 + 厂 + 敢. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 嚴 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 20 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
嚴
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
Common words
yán
嚴
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 嚴
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 20 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 嚴
Common words and phrases
yán
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“嚴”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “嚴”.
我正在学习“嚴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “嚴”.
请写一遍“嚴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “嚴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 嚴?
嚴 is written with 20 strokes.
What does 嚴 (yán) mean?
嚴 (yán) means strict, rigorous, rigid; stern.
What is the radical of 嚴?
The radical of 嚴 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.