COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 严 is built
严 can be remembered by breaking it into 亚 + 厂. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 严 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
tight (closely sealed)
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
严
tight (closely sealed)
Common words
yán gé
严格
strict; stringent; tight; rigorous
yán zhòng
严重
grave; serious; severe; critical
yán sù
严肃
(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious; (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting; to strictly enforce
yán hán
严寒
bitter cold; severe winter
yán jìn
严禁
to strictly prohibit
yán lì
严厉
severe; strict
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 严
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 严
Common words and phrases
yán gé
strict; stringent; tight; rigorous
yán zhòng
grave; serious; severe; critical
yán sù
(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious; (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting; to strictly enforce
yán hán
bitter cold; severe winter
yán jìn
to strictly prohibit
yán lì
severe; strict
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“严”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “严”.
我正在学习“严”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “严”.
请写一遍“严”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “严” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 严?
严 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 严 (yán) mean?
严 (yán) means tight (closely sealed).
What is the radical of 严?
The radical of 严 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.