COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 烟 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 因 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 烟 (yān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cigarette or pipe tobacco
yānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yān
烟
cigarette or pipe tobacco
Common words
chuī yān
炊烟
smoke from kitchen chimneys
yān cōng
烟囱
chimney
yān huā
烟花
fireworks; prostitute (esp. in Yuan theater)
yān huǒ
烟火
smoke and fire; fireworks
yān
烟
cigarette or pipe tobacco; smoke; mist; vapour
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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烟
烟
烟
烟
烟
烟
烟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 烟
Say “yān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 烟
Common words and phrases
chuī yān
smoke from kitchen chimneys
yān cōng
chimney
yān huā
fireworks; prostitute (esp. in Yuan theater)
yān huǒ
smoke and fire; fireworks
yān
cigarette or pipe tobacco; smoke; mist; vapour
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“烟”。
Zhège zì shì “yān”.
This character is “烟”.
我正在学习“烟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yān” zì.
I am learning the character “烟”.
请写一遍“烟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yān”.
Please write “烟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 烟?
烟 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 烟 (yān) mean?
烟 (yān) means cigarette or pipe tobacco.
What is the radical of 烟?
The radical of 烟 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.