咽
Meaning:
throat; pharynx
HSK 4
Frequency:
#1009
Pinyin:
yàn
Strokes:
9
Radical:
口
How to Write 咽 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "咽" in Chinese
The Chinese character 咽 (yàn) means "throat; pharynx". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 咽 include: 前咽, 吞咽, 咽喉.
📚 Words and Phrases with 咽
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: mouth
Semantic component: 口
Phonetic component: 因
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "咽"?
- The pinyin is yàn
- How many strokes does "咽" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "咽" mean?
- throat; pharynx
- What is the radical of "咽"?
- The radical is "口"