COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 奄 is built
奄 can be remembered by breaking it into 大 + 电. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 奄 (yǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
suddenly
yǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎn
奄
suddenly
Common words
yǎn
奄
suddenly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 奄
Say “yǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 奄
Common words and phrases
yǎn
suddenly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“奄”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎn”.
This character is “奄”.
我正在学习“奄”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “奄”.
请写一遍“奄”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎn”.
Please write “奄” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 奄?
奄 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 奄 (yǎn) mean?
奄 (yǎn) means suddenly.
What is the radical of 奄?
The radical of 奄 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.