COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 言 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tongue sticking out of a mouth 口
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How to Write 言 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
言
words
Common words
yǔ yán
语言
language
fā yán
发言
to make a speech; statement; utterance
liú yán
留言
to leave a message; to leave one's comments; message
fāng yán
方言
topolect; dialect
yán yǔ
言语
words; speech; (spoken) language
chuán yán
传言
rumor; hearsay
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 言
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 言
Common words and phrases
yǔ yán
language
fā yán
to make a speech; statement; utterance
liú yán
to leave a message; to leave one's comments; message
fāng yán
topolect; dialect
yán yǔ
words; speech; (spoken) language
chuán yán
rumor; hearsay
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 言?
言 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 言 (yán) mean?
言 (yán) means words.
What is the radical of 言?
The radical of 言 is 言, associated with Not yet classified.