COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 弇 is built
弇 can be remembered by breaking it into 合 + 廾. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 弇 (yǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cover
yǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎn
弇
to cover
Common words
yǎn
弇
to cover
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 弇
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 弇
Common words and phrases
yǎn
to cover
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“弇”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎn”.
This character is “弇”.
我正在学习“弇”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “弇”.
请写一遍“弇”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎn”.
Please write “弇” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 弇?
弇 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 弇 (yǎn) mean?
弇 (yǎn) means to cover.
What is the radical of 弇?
The radical of 弇 is 廾, associated with Not yet classified.