COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炏 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two blades of grass; compare 艸
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How to Write 炏 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
old variant of 炎[yan2]
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
炏
old variant of 炎[yan2]
Common words
yán
炏
old variant of 炎[yan2]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炏
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 炏
Common words and phrases
yán
old variant of 炎[yan2]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炏?
炏 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炏 (yán) mean?
炏 (yán) means old variant of 炎[yan2].
What is the radical of 炏?
The radical of 炏 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.