COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 验 is built
Traditional etymology note: 马 (horse) suggests the meaning, while 佥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 验 (yàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to examine
yànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yàn
验
to examine
Common words
jīng yàn
经验
experience; to experience
shí yàn
实验
experiment; test; experimental; to experiment
shì yàn
试验
experiment; test; to experiment; experimental
tǐ yàn
体验
to experience for oneself
jiǎn yàn
检验
to inspect; to examine; to test
kǎo yàn
考验
to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
验
验
验
验
验
验
验
验
LEARNING TIP
Remember 验
Say “yàn” 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 验
Common words and phrases
jīng yàn
experience; to experience
shí yàn
experiment; test; experimental; to experiment
shì yàn
experiment; test; to experiment; experimental
tǐ yàn
to experience for oneself
jiǎn yàn
to inspect; to examine; to test
kǎo yàn
to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“验”。
Zhège zì shì “yàn”.
This character is “验”.
我正在学习“验”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yàn” zì.
I am learning the character “验”.
请写一遍“验”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yàn”.
Please write “验” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 验?
验 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 验 (yàn) mean?
验 (yàn) means to examine.
What is the radical of 验?
The radical of 验 is 马, associated with Not yet classified.