COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 掩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 奄 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 掩 (yǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cover up; to conceal
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎn
掩
to cover up; to conceal
Common words
yǎn gài
掩盖
to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up
yǎn hù
掩护
to screen; to shield; to cover; protection
yǎn shì
掩饰
to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over
yǎn ěr dào líng
掩耳盗铃
lit. to cover one's ears whilst stealing a bell; to deceive oneself; to bury one's head in the sand (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
掩
掩
掩
掩
掩
掩
掩
掩
LEARNING TIP
Remember 掩
Say “yǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 掩
Common words and phrases
yǎn gài
to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up
yǎn hù
to screen; to shield; to cover; protection
yǎn shì
to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over
yǎn ěr dào líng
lit. to cover one's ears whilst stealing a bell; to deceive oneself; to bury one's head in the sand (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“掩”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎn”.
This character is “掩”.
我正在学习“掩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “掩”.
请写一遍“掩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎn”.
Please write “掩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 掩?
掩 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 掩 (yǎn) mean?
掩 (yǎn) means to cover up; to conceal.
What is the radical of 掩?
The radical of 掩 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.