COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 研 is built
Traditional etymology note: 石 (stone) suggests the meaning, while 开 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 研 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to grind
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
研
to grind
Common words
yán jiū
研究
research; a study; to research; to look into
diào yán
调研
to investigate and research; research; investigation
kē yán
科研
(scientific) research
yán fā
研发
research and development; to develop
yán zhì
研制
to research and manufacture; to research and to develop
yán tǎo
研讨
discussion
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 研
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 研
Common words and phrases
yán jiū
research; a study; to research; to look into
diào yán
to investigate and research; research; investigation
kē yán
(scientific) research
yán fā
research and development; to develop
yán zhì
to research and manufacture; to research and to develop
yán tǎo
discussion
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“研”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “研”.
我正在学习“研”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “研”.
请写一遍“研”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “研” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 研?
研 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 研 (yán) mean?
研 (yán) means to grind.
What is the radical of 研?
The radical of 研 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.