諺 meaning and stroke order
Proverb, maxim
How to write 諺, stroke by stroke
16 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 諺
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- proverb
How 諺 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Elegant 彦 words 言; 彦 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 言 (words), shared by 155 characters on this site.
Common words with 諺
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 諺語 | yànyǔ | proverb |
Questions about 諺
How many strokes are in 諺?
諺 is written with 16 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 諺 mean?
諺 (yàn) means proverb, maxim. A common word with it is 谚语 (yànyǔ), meaning "proverb".
How do you pronounce 諺?
諺 is pronounced yàn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 諺?
The radical of 諺 is 言, which carries the idea of "words". Dictionaries list 諺 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 諺?
諺 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 谚, used in mainland China and Singapore.