yǎn

to perform; to act; to play

HSK 4 #715

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 715th character
Radical ⽔ (85.11)
Strokes 14
Index # 3167

Definitions

演 yǎn
  1. 1. to perform
  2. 2. to act
  3. 3. to play
  4. 4. to develop
  5. 5. to evolve
  6. 6. to practice

Stroke order

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Words containing 演

Word Meaning
to practice martial arts; arms drill
(of an actor) to bring (one's character) to life
(PPT etc) presentation
to practice; to do a drill; drill
to enact; to play out; (of a story etc) to unfold
deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
novel or play on historical theme
exercise; practice; maneuver
performing arts
performer; entertainer
performer; entertainer
show business
show business; performing arts circles
to deliver a speech; speech
speaker; orator
speaker; orator
to make a speech; lecture
orator
orator
to develop; to evolve; development
gradual forward progress; evolution
gradual forward progress; evolution
stuntman
stuntman