(yàn)

Meaning:

throat; pharynx

HSK 4
Frequency: #1009
Pinyin: yàn
Strokes: 9
Radical:

How to Write - 9 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "咽" in Chinese

The Chinese character (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

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: mouth

Semantic component:

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❓ 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"