COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 门 (gate) suggests the meaning, while 三 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 闫 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Yan
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
闫
surname Yan
Common words
yán
闫
surname Yan
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 闫
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 闫
Common words and phrases
yán
surname Yan
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“闫”。
Zhège zì shì “yán”.
This character is “闫”.
我正在学习“闫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yán” zì.
I am learning the character “闫”.
请写一遍“闫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yán”.
Please write “闫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闫?
闫 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 闫 (yán) mean?
闫 (yán) means surname Yan.
What is the radical of 闫?
The radical of 闫 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.