偃
Meaning:
to cease, to lay down, to lay off
HSK 3
Frequency:
#387
Pinyin:
yǎn
Strokes:
11
Radical:
亻
How to Write 偃 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "偃" in Chinese
The Chinese character 偃 (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 偃
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: person
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 匽
❓ 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"