研 Stroke Order — How to Write 研
研 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.
研 Radical and Character Components
研 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 开 indicates the sound.
Radical: 石 + 4 more strokes
研 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yán
- yàn
Meanings of 研 in Chinese
1
yán研
To grind, to mill, or to finely crush a substance.
她正在用磨豆机研磨咖啡豆。
She is grinding coffee beans with a coffee grinder.
To deeply explore, research, or study meticulously.
这位科学家一生都在潜心研究量子物理。
This scientist has dedicated their life to meticulously researching quantum physics.
2
yàn研
When pronounced 'yàn', 研 refers to an inkstone, a traditional Chinese object used for grinding ink sticks.
他收藏了一方古研。
He collected an ancient inkstone.
Common Words and Phrases with 研
1
A bowl-shaped vessel, often made of hard material, used with a pestle to crush or grind substances.
科学家们在实验室中使用研钵和研杵来研磨实验样品。
Scientists use a mortar and pestle in the laboratory to grind experimental samples.
2
to study and decide; to research and determine
项目团队经过反复讨论，最终研定了最佳的技术方案。
The project team, after thorough discussions, finally researched and determined the optimal technical solution.
3
to study and read intensively
为了更好地理解这部经典文学作品，她花了数月时间仔细研读。
To better understand this classic literary work, she spent several months diligently studying it.
4
To study, research, or discuss a topic or issue in depth.
科学家们正在研究治疗这种疾病的新方法。
Scientists are researching new methods to treat this disease.
5
A postgraduate student; a student who has completed a bachelor's degree and is pursuing further studies or research at a university or research institution.
她决定毕业后继续攻读研究生，专注于生物科学领域的研究。
She decided to continue her postgraduate studies after graduation, focusing on research in the field of bioscience.
6
research institute
这所研究所致力于开发环保材料，为可持续发展贡献力量。
This research institute is dedicated to developing environmentally friendly materials, contributing to sustainable development.
7
A researcher or research fellow, typically a senior position in a scientific research institution.
这位研究员正在致力于开发一种新的环保材料。
This researcher is dedicated to developing a new environmentally friendly material.
8
Study and inspect; research and investigate
这项重要的研考将有助于我们深入理解该现象。
This important research and investigation will help us deeply understand this phenomenon.
9
To grind or abrade a material, often to a fine powder or a smooth finish.
咖啡豆需要研磨成细粉才能冲泡出美味的咖啡。
Coffee beans need to be ground into fine powder to brew delicious coffee.
10
To study and formulate/draft a plan or strategy.
公司正在研拟新的市场营销策略，以应对不断变化的市场需求。
The company is currently researching and formulating a new marketing strategy to cope with the evolving market demands.
11
to study and determine; to analyze and judge
专家们正在研判未来市场的发展趋势。
Experts are analyzing and determining the future development trends of the market.
12
to study and probe; to research and explore
科学家们毕生致力于研求宇宙的奥秘。
Scientists dedicate their lives to studying the mysteries of the universe.
13
To research and discuss in depth; to deliberate on.
我们将在下周举行一次关于人工智能伦理的研讨会。
We will hold a seminar on the ethics of artificial intelligence next week.
14
to study and analyze
专家们正在对市场趋势进行深入研析，以预测未来的发展方向。
Experts are conducting in-depth research and analysis of market trends to predict future development directions.
15
to study and research; to learn in depth
他们利用暑假时间研习了编程技术。
They utilized their summer vacation to study and practice programming techniques.
16
to research and develop; to manufacture
这家公司正在研制一种新型的节能材料。
This company is developing a new type of energy-saving material.
More words with 研
- kē科yán研scientific research, research and development
- yán研chǔ杵pestle
- yán研tǎo讨huì会seminar, workshop
- zuān钻yán研Delve into, Study intensively
- diào调yán研research, survey
- yán研fā发Research and Development, R&D
- yán研jiū究zhě者researcher, investigator
- yán研fā发bù部R&D Department, Research and Development Department
- yán研fā发chū出develop, create
- yán研jiū究chéng成guǒ果Research findings, Research results
- yán研jiū究rén人yuán员researcher, investigator
- yán研jiū究xiàng项mu目research project, research program
- kē科xué学yán研jiū究scientific research, research
- kē科yán研rén人yuán员researcher, scientist
- kē科yán研tuán团duì队research team, research group
- xué学shù术yán研jiū究Academic research, Scholarly research
- yán研duàn断diagnose, analyze and conclude
- yán研fā发bù部mén门Research and Development Department, R&D department
- yán研fā发tuán团duì队R&D team, Research and Development team
- yán研jiū究biǎo表míng明Studies show, Research indicates
Idioms with 研
- yán研hé核shì是fēi非Examine and evaluate right and wrong
- diào调chá查yán研jiū究investigate and research
- kè刻kǔ苦zuān钻yán研study diligently and assiduously
- yán研jīng精dān殚sī思meticulously research and exhaust one's thoughts
- yán研jīng精jié竭lǜ虑study diligently and ponder exhaustively
- dǐ砥zhì志yán研sī思devote to study and contemplation
- jì计yán研xīn心suàn算meticulously research and calculate
- qián潜jīng精yán研sī思delve into deeply and meticulously
- yán研jī机zōng综wēi微profoundly research subtle and intricate matters
- yán研jīng京liàn练dōu都deliberate meticulously and slowly
- yán研jīng经zhù铸shǐ史profoundly learned in classics and history
- yán研jīng精bì毕zhì智meticulously research and exhaust wisdom
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Open the tool →Questions about 研
What does 研 mean in Chinese?
研 (yán) means “To grind” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 研?
研 has 2 pronunciations: yán, yàn.
How many strokes does 研 have?
研 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 研?
研 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 研?
The radical of 研 is 石, and 研 is a phono-semantic compound.