衍
衍 (yǎn) · to overflow
9 strokesOverlapping
衍 (yǎn) means “to overflow”. It is made of 行 + 氵 and has 9 strokes.
Break 衍 into its parts
What 衍 is made of
- 行 xíng — to go
- 彳 chì — to step with the left foot
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 亍 chù — to take small steps
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 丁 dīng — male adult
- 彳 chì — to step with the left foot
- 氵 shuǐ — water
衍 stroke order
Example sentences with 敷衍
他做事从来不敷衍。Tā zuòshì cónglái bù fūyǎn.He never does things half-heartedly.
别用这样的话来敷衍我。Bié yòng zhèyàng de huà lái fūyǎn wǒ.Don't try to brush me off with words like that.
Words with 衍
Also built with 行
Quick facts
| Pinyin | yǎn |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to overflow |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Pattern | Overlapping |
Questions about 衍
What does 衍 mean?
衍 (yǎn) means “to overflow”.
How many strokes does 衍 have?
衍 has 9 strokes.
What parts make up 衍?
衍 is made of 行 (to go) and 氵 (water).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.