Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

flame

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “yan” becomes a different word in each tone. 焰 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 火焰huǒ yànblaze; flame
  • 焰火yàn huǒfireworks
  • 气焰qì yànarrogance; haughtiness
  • 烈焰liè yànraging flames
  • 凶焰xiōng yànferocity; aggressive arrogance

Example Sentence

篝火的火焰越烧越旺。Gōu huǒ de huǒ yàn yuè shāo yuè wàng.The flames of the bonfire grow brighter and brighter.

篝火Gōu huǒbonfiredeof火焰huǒ yànblazeyuèto exceedshāoto burnyuèto exceedwàngprosperous