岩 Stroke Order — How to Write 岩
岩 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 山, 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.
岩 Radical and Character Components
岩 is an ideographic compound. The rocks 石 that make up a mountain 山.
Radical: 山 + 5 more strokes
岩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yán
Meanings of 岩 in Chinese
1
yán岩
Refers to a high and steep cliff or a rock wall/rocky ravine.
他成功攀登了陡峭的岩壁，欣赏着壮丽的景色。
He successfully climbed the steep rock wall, admiring the magnificent scenery.
Refers to rock or stone that forms the Earth's crust.
我们探访了一个美丽的岩洞。
We visited a beautiful rock cave.
precipitous; dangerously steep and rugged (describing terrain)
沿着险峻的岩路攀登。
Climbing along the precipitous rocky path.
A hollowed-out rock formation, a cave; often refers to dwelling in caves.
古人常常岩居穴处，以躲避野兽和恶劣的天气。
Ancient people often lived in caves and holes to avoid wild beasts and harsh weather.
Common Words and Phrases with 岩
1
A coast formed by rocks; rocky coast.
这座岛屿的东侧是陡峭的岩岸，海浪拍打着黑色的礁石。
The east side of this island is a steep rocky coast, with waves crashing against the black reefs.
2
A steep rock face, like a wall; a cliff.
登山者们小心翼翼地攀爬着光滑的岩壁，寻找着落脚点。
The climbers carefully ascended the smooth rock face, searching for footholds.
3
Rock formation; a layer of rock in the Earth's crust.
科学家通过研究地下的岩层，可以推断出地球过去的地理环境和气候变化。
By studying the underground rock strata, scientists can infer the Earth's past geographical environment and climate changes.
4
A natural cave or grotto.
阳光透过岩洞顶部的裂缝，照亮了洞内清澈的水潭
Sunlight streamed through a crack in the grotto's ceiling, illuminating the clear pool inside.
5
cliff
夕阳的余晖洒落在层峦叠嶂的岩崿上，给这片荒野披上了一层金色薄纱。
The afterglow of the setting sun cast upon the towering rocky cliffs, draping the wilderness in a golden veil.
6
Rock paintings, ancient images drawn or carved on cave walls or cliff faces.
考古学家在沙漠深处发现了一处保存完好的远古岩画群，为研究史前文明提供了宝贵线索。
Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved group of ancient rock paintings deep in the desert, providing valuable clues for studying prehistoric civilizations.
7
Molten rock material found beneath the Earth's surface.
火山喷发时，炙热的岩浆从火山口涌出。
When a volcano erupts, hot magma gushes out from the crater.
8
a rock or group of rocks at or near the surface of water
海鸟在岩礁上筑巢，孵育它们的后代。
Seabirds build nests on the reefs, hatching their offspring.
9
Karst refers to landscapes formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone or gypsum.
该地区拥有独特的岩溶地貌，吸引了许多地质爱好者前来探访
The region boasts unique karst landscapes, attracting many geology enthusiasts to explore.
10
A naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals, forming a significant part of the Earth's crust.
攀岩者小心翼翼地在陡峭的岩石表面上寻找着落脚点。
The climber carefully searched for footholds on the steep rock face.
11
A cylindrical sample of rock or other material obtained by drilling, used for geological analysis or exploration.
地质学家从深层地下取出了岩芯，以研究地球的过去。
Geologists extracted rock cores from deep underground to study Earth's past.
12
A grotto or a cave, often found in mountains.
探险队在茂密的森林深处发现了一个隐藏的岩穴。
The exploration team discovered a hidden rock cave deep within the dense forest.
13
14
Rock salt, also known as halite, is a natural mineral form of common salt found in solid, rock-like masses, often colored by iron.
这种天然岩盐富含多种矿物质，是烹饪和保存食物的理想选择。
This natural rock salt is rich in various minerals, making it an ideal choice for cooking and preserving food.
15
A type of wild sheep, also known as bharal or blue sheep, found in high mountains of Central Asia. It's intermediate between sheep and goats, with bluish-brown fur.
在青藏高原上，岩羊是当地生态系统中适应高海拔环境的典型动物。
On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Bharal is a typical animal adapted to high-altitude environments in the local ecosystem.
More words with 岩
- lì砾yán岩conglomerate
- róng熔yán岩lava
- yè页yán岩shale
- shā砂yán岩sandstone
- chán巉yán岩Steep, craggy, and towering rocks.
- kān龛yán岩Rock Niche
- fēn玢yán岩porphyry
- pān攀yán岩zhě者rock climber, climber
- huā花gāng岗yán岩granite
- huǒ火shān山yán岩volcanic rock, lava rock
- shí石huī灰yán岩limestone
- yán岩lù路rock road, stone road
- huǒ火chéng成yán岩igneous rock, magmatic rock
- shān山yán岩Mountain rock, Cliff
- yán岩róng溶dì地mào貌karst topography, karst landform
- yán岩xiǎn险dangerous rocks, perilous cliffs
- yán岩xīn芯yàng样běn本core sample, drill core
- hóng红sè色shā砂yán岩red sandstone, brownstone
- yán岩huà画qún群Rock art group, Petroglyph complex
- yán岩shí石jiān间between rocks, among rocks
Idioms with 岩
- yán岩jū居xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
- qiān千yán岩jìng竞xiù秀magnificent picturesque mountainous landscape
- qiān千yán岩wàn万hè壑countless towering peaks and deep valleys
- wàn万hè壑qiān千yán岩countless peaks and ravines
- yán岩qī栖gǔ谷yǐn饮live as a hermit in mountains
- yán岩qī栖gǔ谷yǐn隐live as a hermit in nature
- yán岩qī栖xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
- yán岩xué穴zhī之shì士a hermit or recluse
- qiān千yán岩wàn万gǔ谷countless peaks and valleys
- chóng重yán岩dié迭zhàng障towering overlapping peaks and continuous mountain ranges
- zhòng重yán岩dié迭zhàng嶂towering peaks and overlapping ridges
- zhòng重yán岩dié叠zhàng障towering peaks and layered barriers
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Open the tool →Questions about 岩
What does 岩 mean in Chinese?
岩 (yán) means “precipitous” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 岩?
岩 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 岩 have?
岩 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 岩?
岩 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 山. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 岩?
The radical of 岩 is 山, and 岩 is an ideographic compound.