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焰

焰 (yàn) · flame

12 strokesLeft–right

焰 (yàn) means “flame”. It is made of 火 + 臽 and has 12 strokes.

Break 焰 into its parts

What 焰 is made of

焰 stroke order

焰 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
焰 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 火焰

火焰越来越高了。Huǒyàn yuèláiyuè gāo le.The flames grew higher and higher.
蜡烛的火焰在风中摇动。Làzhú de huǒyàn zài fēng zhōng yáodòng.The candle flame flickered in the wind.

Words with 焰

Also built with 火

Quick facts

Pinyinyàn
Meaningflame
Strokes12
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 焰

What does 焰 mean?

焰 (yàn) means “flame”.

How many strokes does 焰 have?

焰 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 焰?

焰 is made of 火 (fire) and 臽 (pit).

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