(yǎn)

Meaning:

to cease, to lay down, to lay off

HSK 3
Frequency: #387
Pinyin: yǎn
Strokes: 11
Radical:

How to Write - 11 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "偃" in Chinese

The Chinese character (yǎn) means "to cease, to lay down, to lay off". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 偃 include: 偃师, 偃息.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: person

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "偃"?
The pinyin is yǎn
How many strokes does "偃" have?
It has 11 strokes
What does "偃" mean?
to cease, to lay down, to lay off
What is the radical of "偃"?
The radical is "亻"