(yǎn)

9 strokes

to cover

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
yǎn
Meaning
to cover; trap
Strokes
9
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

⿱合廾

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

9 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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  8. 8
  9. 9

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