燕 (yàn)

Meaning:

swallow

Pinyin: yàn
Strokes: 16
Radical: 燕

How to Write 燕 - undefined Strokes

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About "燕" in Chinese

The Chinese character 燕 (yàn) means "swallow". This character is written with 16 strokes. Common words containing 燕 include: 乳燕, 公燕, 前燕.

📚 Words and Phrases with 燕

Common words containing this character

乳燕 ru3 yan4
baby swallow
HSK 2
公燕 gong1 yan4
banquet held for high-ranking imperial or feudal officials
HSK 2
前燕 Qian2 Yan1
Former Yan of the Sixteen Kingdoms (337-370)
HSK 2
北燕 Bei3 Yan1
Northern Yan of the Sixteen Kingdoms (409-436)
HSK 2
南燕 Nan2 Yan1
Southern Yan of the Sixteen Kingdoms (398-410)
HSK 2
家燕 jia1 yan4
(bird species of China) barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
HSK 2
岩燕 yan2 yan4
(bird species of China) Eurasian crag martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris)
HSK 2
后燕 Hou4 Yan1
Later Yan of the Sixteen Kingdoms (384-409)
HSK 2
洋燕 yang2 yan4
(bird species of China) Pacific swallow (Hirundo tahitica)
HSK 2
燕京 Yan1 jing1
Yanjing, an old name for Beijing
HSK 2

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words, animal_vocabulary.json

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "燕"?
The pinyin is yàn
How many strokes does "燕" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "燕" mean?
swallow
What is the radical of "燕"?
The radical is "燕"