COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 燕 is built
Traditional etymology note: A swallow, with its head 廿, wings 北, and tail 灬
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How to Write 燕 (yàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Yan, a vassal state of Zhou in present-day Hebei and Liaoning
yànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yàn
燕
Yan, a vassal state of Zhou in present-day Hebei and Liaoning
Common words
yàn zi
燕子
swallow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 燕
Say “yàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yàn zi
swallow
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“燕”。
Zhège zì shì “yàn”.
This character is “燕”.
我正在学习“燕”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yàn” zì.
I am learning the character “燕”.
请写一遍“燕”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yàn”.
Please write “燕” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 燕?
燕 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 燕 (yàn) mean?
燕 (yàn) means Yan, a vassal state of Zhou in present-day Hebei and Liaoning.
What is the radical of 燕?
The radical of 燕 is 灬, associated with Not yet classified.