(yán)

Meaning:

cliff; rocks; mountain

HSK 5
Frequency: #1950
Pinyin: yán
Strokes: 8
Radical:

How to Write - 8 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "岩" in Chinese

The Chinese character (yán) means "cliff; rocks; mountain". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 岩 include: 吕岩, 基岩, 层岩.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: The rocks 石 that make up a mountain 山

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "岩"?
The pinyin is yán
How many strokes does "岩" have?
It has 8 strokes
What does "岩" mean?
cliff; rocks; mountain
What is the radical of "岩"?
The radical is "山"