COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 颜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 页 (head) suggests the meaning, while 彦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 颜 (yán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
color
yánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yán
颜
color
Common words
yán sè
颜色
color; countenance; appearance; facial expression
róng yán
容颜
mien; complexion
wǔ yán liù sè
五颜六色
multicolored; every color under the sun
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 颜
Say “yán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 颜
Common words and phrases
yán sè
color; countenance; appearance; facial expression
róng yán
mien; complexion
wǔ yán liù sè
multicolored; every color under the sun
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 颜?
颜 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 颜 (yán) mean?
颜 (yán) means color.
What is the radical of 颜?
The radical of 颜 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.