COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 延 is built
Traditional etymology note: A foot on the road 㢟 stopped in its tracks 丿
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How to Write 延 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to prolong
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
延
to prolong
Common words
yán cháng
延长
to prolong; to extend; to delay
tuō yán
拖延
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
yán qī
延期
to delay; to extend; to postpone; to defer
yán shēn
延伸
to extend; to spread
yán xù
延续
to continue; to go on; to last
màn yán
蔓延
to extend; to spread
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
延
延
延
延
延
延
延
延
LEARNING TIP
Remember 延
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 延
Common words and phrases
yán cháng
to prolong; to extend; to delay
tuō yán
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
yán qī
to delay; to extend; to postpone; to defer
yán shēn
to extend; to spread
yán xù
to continue; to go on; to last
màn yán
to extend; to spread
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 延?
延 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 延 (yán) mean?
延 (yán) means to prolong.
What is the radical of 延?
The radical of 延 is 廴, associated with Not yet classified.