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March 24, 2026
郾yǎn(yan3)
The character 郾 (yǎn) refers to a specific geographical area, namely a county located in Henan province, China. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as administrative references or when discussing geographical locations in relation to Henan.
Strokes11Radical阝Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Henan province is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, and 郾 is one of its historical counties. Understanding such place names can provide insights into the historical and cultural significance of the region.
Memory Tip
Imagine a map of China where the county 郾 is highlighted. The left part of the character resembles a 'gate' (阝), suggesting a location, while the right part sounds like 'yan,' which you can remember as a 'yarn' of stories about this place.
Meanings of 郾
yǎn(yan3)
1a county in Henan province
2place name
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About 郾
郾Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a map of China where the county 郾 is highlighted. The left part of the character resembles a 'gate' (阝), suggesting a location, while the right part sounds like 'yan,' which you can remember as a 'yarn' of stories about this place.
Usage Notes
This character is mainly used in geographic contexts, so it's not commonly found in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar-sounding place names, and always ensure you're using the correct tone (yǎn) to avoid confusion with other characters.
HSK Study Tips
Although 郾 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it as a place name can help learners grasp the importance of regional names in Chinese culture. Students at this level should focus on recognizing place names and their pronunciation.
Cultural Note
Henan province is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, and 郾 is one of its historical counties. Understanding such place names can provide insights into the historical and cultural significance of the region.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 郾 (yǎn) by using the wrong tone, such as yān. Always ensure you're using the third tone to avoid confusion with other characters.
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Cultural Notes for 郾
🏮Cultural insight
Henan province is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, and 郾 is one of its historical counties. Understanding such place names can provide insights into the historical and cultural significance of the region.
Word Family of 郾
Words Containing This Character3
郾yǎnplace name
郾城Yancheng district of Luohe city 漯河市[Luòhéshì], Henan
郾城区Yancheng district of Luohe city 漯河市[Luòhéshì], Henan郾城區
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Compound Meaning
What does 郾 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 郾
It refers to a county in Henan province, China.
You can use it to refer to the county when discussing geography, such as '我去郾县' (I am going to Yǎn County).
No, it is primarily used in formal or geographical contexts.
