COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
More “yan” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 沿 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
along
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
沿
along
Common words
yán hǎi
沿海
coastal
qián yán
前沿
(military) forward position; frontier; cutting-edge; forefront
yán àn
沿岸
coastal area; littoral or riparian
yán tú
沿途
along the sides of the road; by the wayside
yán xiàn
沿线
along the line (e.g. railway); the region near the line
yán yòng
沿用
to continue to use (old methods); to apply as before; according to usage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
沿
沿
沿
沿
沿
沿
沿
沿
LEARNING TIP
Remember 沿
Say “yán” 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 沿
Common words and phrases
yán hǎi
coastal
qián yán
(military) forward position; frontier; cutting-edge; forefront
yán àn
coastal area; littoral or riparian
yán tú
along the sides of the road; by the wayside
yán xiàn
along the line (e.g. railway); the region near the line
yán yòng
to continue to use (old methods); to apply as before; according to usage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沿”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “沿”.
我正在学习“沿”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “沿”.
请写一遍“沿”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “沿” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沿?
沿 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 沿 (yán) mean?
沿 (yán) means along.
What is the radical of 沿?
The radical of 沿 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.