沿 Stroke Order — How to Write 沿
沿 is written in 8 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.
沿 Radical and Character Components
water.
Radical: 氵 + 5 more strokes
沿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yán
Meanings of 沿 in Chinese
1
yán沿
Along; following (a route, a street, a coast, etc.)
商店沿街排开，方便顾客购物
Shops are lined up along the street, making it convenient for customers to shop.
To follow, inherit, or continue an established practice, custom, or method.
很多企业依然沿用传统的手工制作工艺。
Many enterprises still continue to use traditional handicraft techniques.
Edge; brim; bank (e.g., of a river, pit, or road).
他们在河沿散步。
They are walking along the river bank.
To add a border, trim, or edge to the existing edge of an item, often clothing, for decoration or reinforcement.
这条裙子我打算沿一圈蕾丝花边。
I plan to add a circle of lace trim around the edge of this skirt.
Common Words and Phrases with 沿
1
along the coast or bank; littoral
沿岸的灯塔在夜空中指引着航船。
The lighthouse along the coast guides vessels in the night sky.
2
To trim along the edge of an item, typically with a narrow strip of fabric, tape, or ribbon.
她喜欢给孩子的小围嘴沿边儿，这样看起来更漂亮也更耐用。
She likes to sew a border along the edge of her child's bibs, making them look prettier and more durable.
3
course of change and development
这款软件从最初的版本到现在的成熟功能，其沿革记录了技术进步的历程
From its initial version to its current mature features, the evolution of this software records the journey of technological progress.
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To go up or down a stream/river; to go with or against the current.
船只沿洄于河流之中，时而顺流而下，时而逆流而上。
Boats navigate along the river, sometimes going downstream and sometimes upstream.
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to follow previous examples; to continue to use old examples
公司在处理这类问题时，通常会沿例，参考过去的解决方案。
When handling this type of issue, the company typically follows precedent, referring to past solutions.
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Along the road or path; on the way; along the roadside.
我们沿路走了很远，才找到那个美丽的湖泊。
We walked a long way along the road before we found that beautiful lake.
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A tape or strip of cloth (e.g., silk) used for joining or edging parts of a dress.
这条手帕的边缘镶着一条精美的蕾丝沿条儿，看起来非常雅致。
The edge of this handkerchief is adorned with a delicate lace trimming strip, making it look very elegant.
10
on the way; along the road/route; throughout a journey
我们沿途欣赏了美丽的风景，度过了一个愉快的旅程。
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way and had a pleasant journey.
11
To follow or carry on according to old traditions, customs, or regulations.
这个小镇沿袭了许多古老的建筑风格，使其独具特色
This small town has continued many ancient architectural styles, making it unique.
12
along a line or route; along the way
高速公路沿线服务区提供各种便利设施。
Service areas along the highway provide various convenient facilities.
13
continue to use; keep using (old methods, systems, etc.)
博物馆决定沿用旧的展览布局，因为它深受参观者喜爱。
The museum decided to continue using the old exhibition layout, as it was very popular with visitors.
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along; following along a path or line
沿着这条小路走，你会看到一个美丽的湖泊。
Walk along this path, and you will see a beautiful lake.
More words with 沿
- gōu沟yán沿ér儿banks of a ditch or canal
- yán沿jiē街along the street, street-side
- qián前yán沿frontier, forefront
- yán沿zhù著along, following
- biān边yán沿edge, rim
- chuāng窗yán沿windowsill, window ledge
- yán沿hǎi海dì地qū区coastal areas, coastal regions
- yán沿hé河along the river, riverside
- qián前yán沿kē科jì技Frontier technology, Cutting-edge technology
- yán沿shàng上along upwards, up along
- bēi杯yán沿cup rim, rim
- kē科xué学qián前yán沿Frontiers of science, Cutting-edge science
- qián前yán沿jì技shu术cutting-edge technology, frontier technology
- qián前yán沿kè课tí题frontier topic, cutting-edge topic
- qián前yán沿lǐng领yù域cutting-edge field, frontier area
- xué学shù术qián前yán沿academic frontier, forefront of academia
- yán沿àn岸jū居mín民Coastal residents, Shore residents
- yán沿àn岸cūn村zhuāng庄coastal village, seaside village
- yán沿àn岸dì地qū区Coastal area, Littoral zone
- yán沿hǎi海chéng城shì市coastal city, seaside city
Idioms with 沿
- yán沿bō波tǎo讨yuán源trace the source by following the flow
- yán沿mén门tuō托bō钵begging door to door
- xiāng相yán沿chéng成xí习become a habit through long-standing practice
- yán沿liú流sù溯yuán源trace to the source
- yán沿liú流tǎo讨yuán源trace to the source
- yán沿mén门chí持bō钵begging door-to-door for alms
- fēi飞yán沿zǒu走bì壁scale walls and leap onto rooftops
- wú无biān边wú无yán沿boundless and limitless
- xiāng相yán沿chéng成sú俗become an established custom
- yán沿cái才shòu受zhí职assign positions according to talent
- yán沿cái才shòu授zhí职appoint to a suitable post based on talent
- tuō托bō钵yán沿mén门begging for alms from door to door
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Open the tool →Questions about 沿
What does 沿 mean in Chinese?
沿 (yán) means “Along” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 沿?
沿 is pronounced yán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 沿 have?
沿 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 沿?
沿 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 沿?
The radical of 沿 is 氵, and 沿 is a phono-semantic compound.