COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 阽 is built
阽 can be remembered by breaking it into 阝 + 占. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 阽 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dangerous
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
阽
dangerous
Common words
yán
阽
dangerous
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 阽
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 阽
Common words and phrases
yán
dangerous
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“阽”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “阽”.
我正在学习“阽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “阽”.
请写一遍“阽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “阽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 阽?
阽 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 阽 (yán) mean?
阽 (yán) means dangerous.
What is the radical of 阽?
The radical of 阽 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.