COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 妍 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 who appears forward or open 开
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How to Write 妍 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
beautiful
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
妍
beautiful
Common words
yán
妍
beautiful
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 妍
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 妍
Common words and phrases
yán
beautiful
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“妍”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “妍”.
我正在学习“妍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “妍”.
请写一遍“妍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “妍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 妍?
妍 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 妍 (yán) mean?
妍 (yán) means beautiful.
What is the radical of 妍?
The radical of 妍 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.