演 Stroke Order — How to Write 演
演 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
演 Radical and Character Components
演 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 寅 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 11 more strokes
演 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yǎn
Meanings of 演 in Chinese
1
yǎn演
To develop, expound, or deduce from principles or a narrative; to perform or deliver (e.g., a speech).
他将在会议上发表精彩的演讲。
He will deliver an excellent speech at the conference.
To practice, demonstrate, or drill according to a set procedure.
消防员定期进行灭火演练，以确保他们在紧急情况下能迅速响应。
Firefighters regularly conduct fire-extinguishing drills to ensure they can respond quickly in emergencies.
to evolve; to develop; to change continuously
数字技术正不断演变，深刻影响着我们的日常生活。
Digital technology is constantly evolving, profoundly influencing our daily lives.
To perform or demonstrate a skill in public, often referring to artistic performances or acting.
这部电影由一位著名的演员主演。
This movie stars a famous actor.
Common Words and Phrases with 演
1
to develop or evolve over time
手机的设计在过去几十年中经历了显著的演变。
The design of mobile phones has undergone significant evolution in the past few decades.
2
To perform and broadcast, typically via radio or television.
她将首次在电视上公开演播她的新作品，非常令人期待。
She will broadcast her new work on television for the first time, which is highly anticipated.
3
a studio
这个新的演播室配备了最先进的录音设备。
This new studio is equipped with the most advanced recording equipment.
4
To perform (a song, opera, etc.) by singing.
她将在今晚的音乐会上演唱几首经典的歌曲。
She will perform several classic songs at tonight's concert.
5
To perform, show, or act in front of an audience.
这场精彩的音乐会演出吸引了许多观众。
This wonderful concert performance attracted many spectators.
6
Evolution, referring to the gradual development and change of ecological or natural communities.
随着环境的变化，这个地区的生物群落经历了漫长的演化过程。
As the environment changes, the biological communities in this area have undergone a long process of evolution.
7
Acting skill; an actor's ability to portray a character.
这位年轻演员的演技日渐成熟，受到了观众的好评。
This young actor's acting skills are maturing daily, receiving positive reviews from the audience.
8
A public speech or lecture.
他受邀去大学就人工智能的未来发展方向进行了一场精彩的演讲
He was invited to give a wonderful speech at the university on the future development trends of artificial intelligence.
9
Evolution or gradual progress.
科技的演进极大地改变了我们的生活方式。
The evolution of technology has greatly changed our way of life.
10
to perform a play; to stage a drama
她喜欢在学校的戏剧社团里演剧
She enjoys performing plays in the school's drama club.
11
A drill, exercise, or practice.
消防员定期进行火灾逃生演练，以确保在紧急情况下能够高效应对。
Firefighters regularly conduct fire escape drills to ensure they can respond efficiently in emergencies.
12
demonstrate; to show or explain how something works
工程师们正在向客户演示新软件的功能。
The engineers are demonstrating the new software's functions to the client.
13
a formal speech or lecture
他通过一次鼓舞人心的演说，成功地激励了团队成员
He successfully motivated the team members through an inspiring speech.
14
to perform mathematical calculations
数学家们正在演算一个复杂的概率问题。
Mathematicians are calculating a complex probability problem.
More words with 演
- cāo操yǎn演drill
- bàn扮yǎn演play, act
- chuàn串yǎn演perform a series of acts, make a cameo appearance
- chuò辍yǎn演stop performing
- shì饰yǎn演to act a role; to play a part
- tì替shēn身yǎn演yuán员stunt double, stand-in
- yǎn演xí习exercise, drill
- yǎn演yuán员actor, actress
- yǎn演zòu奏Play, Perform
- biáo表yǎn演Performance, Perform
- dáo导yǎn演director, to direct
- yǎn演yì绎deduction, to perform
- shàng上yǎn演to stage, to perform
- yǎn演chàng唱huì会concert, live show
- yǎn演yuán员men们actors, performers
- yǎn演yuán員actor, actress
- yù愈yǎn演yù愈liè烈growing in intensity; escalating
- yǎn演biàn变chéng成evolve into, develop into
- yǎn演jiáng讲gǎo稿speech, speech script
- yán演wǔ武martial arts performance, martial arts display
Idioms with 演
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Open the tool →Questions about 演
What does 演 mean in Chinese?
演 (yǎn) means “To practice” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 演?
演 is pronounced yǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 演 have?
演 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 演?
演 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 演?
The radical of 演 is 氵, and 演 is a phono-semantic compound.