COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 淹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 奄 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 淹 (yān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to flood
yānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
yān
淹
to flood
Common words
yān mò
淹没
to submerge; to drown; to flood; to drown out (also fig.)
yān
淹
to flood; to submerge; to drown; to irritate the skin (of liquids)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
淹
淹
淹
淹
淹
淹
淹
淹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 淹
Say “yān” 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 淹
Common words and phrases
yān mò
to submerge; to drown; to flood; to drown out (also fig.)
yān
to flood; to submerge; to drown; to irritate the skin (of liquids)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“淹”。
Zhège zì shì “yān”.
This character is “淹”.
我正在学习“淹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yān” zì.
I am learning the character “淹”.
请写一遍“淹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yān”.
Please write “淹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 淹?
淹 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 淹 (yān) mean?
淹 (yān) means to flood.
What is the radical of 淹?
The radical of 淹 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.