COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 衍 is built
Traditional etymology note: Water 氵 going in all directions 行
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How to Write 衍 (yǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to spread out
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎn
衍
to spread out
Common words
fán yǎn
繁衍
to multiply; to reproduce; to increase gradually in number or quantity
fū yǎn
敷衍
to elaborate (on a theme); to expound (the classics); perfunctory; to skimp
yǎn shēng
衍生
to give rise to; to derive; derivative; derivation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
衍
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衍
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 衍
Say “yǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 衍
Common words and phrases
fán yǎn
to multiply; to reproduce; to increase gradually in number or quantity
fū yǎn
to elaborate (on a theme); to expound (the classics); perfunctory; to skimp
yǎn shēng
to give rise to; to derive; derivative; derivation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“衍”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎn”.
This character is “衍”.
我正在学习“衍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “衍”.
请写一遍“衍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎn”.
Please write “衍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 衍?
衍 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 衍 (yǎn) mean?
衍 (yǎn) means to spread out.
What is the radical of 衍?
The radical of 衍 is 行, associated with Not yet classified.