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砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
砚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

砚 Stroke Order — How to Write 砚

Stroke Order

砚 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.

砚 Radical and Character Components

Components:石见

砚 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 见 indicates the sound.

Radical: 石 + 4 more strokes

砚 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yàn

Meanings of 砚 in Chinese

1

yàn砚

An inkstone; a slab of stone or other material used for grinding and holding ink, especially for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting.
书房的桌子上摆放着一套精美的笔墨纸砚。
On the study table, there is a set of exquisite brushes, ink, paper, and an inkstone.
An archaic term referring to a schoolmate or fellow student, derived from the tradition of classmates sharing inkstones and writing implements.
虽然毕业多年，我们这些同砚情谊依旧深厚。
Although many years have passed since graduation, the bond among us schoolmates remains deep.

Common Words and Phrases with 砚

1
yàn砚chí池
The depression on an inkstone for holding water.
书法家将清水倒入砚池，细致地研磨着墨块，准备开始创作。
The calligrapher poured clean water into the ink reservoir of the inkstone and meticulously ground the ink stick, preparing to begin his creation.
2
yàn砚shí石
Inkstone, or the stone used to make an inkstone.
这块砚石质地细腻，雕刻精美，是件不可多得的艺术品。
This inkstone has a fine texture and exquisite carving, making it a rare piece of art.
3
yàn砚tāi台
An inkstone.
他小心翼翼地把新买的砚台放在书桌上。
He carefully placed the newly bought inkstone on the desk.
4
yàn砚tián田
A literary term for an inkstone, especially referring to a scholar's means of livelihood through writing.
他毕生耕耘于砚田，著述等身，为后世留下了宝贵的文化遗产。
He toiled in the 'inkstone field' all his life, producing numerous works, leaving invaluable cultural heritage for future generations.

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Idioms with 砚

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Questions about 砚

What does 砚 mean in Chinese?

砚 (yàn) means “An inkstone” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 砚?

砚 is pronounced yàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 砚 have?

砚 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 砚?

砚 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 砚?

The radical of 砚 is 石, and 砚 is a phono-semantic compound.