COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炎 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two fires 火 burning
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How to Write 炎 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
flame
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
炎
flame
Common words
fā yán
发炎
to become inflamed; inflammation
fèi yán
肺炎
pneumonia; inflammation of the lungs
yán rè
炎热
blistering hot; sizzling hot (weather)
yán zhèng
炎症
inflammation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
炎
炎
炎
炎
炎
炎
炎
炎
LEARNING TIP
Remember 炎
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 炎
Common words and phrases
fā yán
to become inflamed; inflammation
fèi yán
pneumonia; inflammation of the lungs
yán rè
blistering hot; sizzling hot (weather)
yán zhèng
inflammation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“炎”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “炎”.
我正在学习“炎”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “炎”.
请写一遍“炎”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “炎” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炎?
炎 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炎 (yán) mean?
炎 (yán) means flame.
What is the radical of 炎?
The radical of 炎 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.