阏 Stroke Order — How to Write 阏
阏 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 门, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
阏 Radical and Character Components
阏 is a phono-semantic compound: 门 (gate) carries the meaning, while 於 indicates the sound.
Radical: 门 + 8 more strokes
阏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- è
- yān
Meanings of 阏 in Chinese
è阏
yān阏
Common Words and Phrases with 阏
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Open the tool →Questions about 阏
What does 阏 mean in Chinese?
阏 (è) means “To block” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 阏?
阏 has 2 pronunciations: è, yān.
How many strokes does 阏 have?
阏 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 阏?
阏 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 门. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 阏?
The radical of 阏 is 门, and 阏 is a phono-semantic compound.