yān ㄧㄢ jin1 HSK 7-9

  • throat; pharynx
  • narrow pass

ㄧㄝˋ jin1

  • to choke (in crying)

yàn ㄧㄢˋ

  • to swallow

yàn ㄧㄢˋ jin1

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 咽 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 老人咽下了最后一口气。 The old man breathed his last.
  • 他狼吞虎咽地吃了一顿。 He devoured his meal.
  • 不喝水我咽不下这些药片。 I can't swallow these tablets without a drink of water.
  • 食物在吞嚥前要經過咀嚼。 Food should be chewed before being swallowed.
  • 别狼吞虎咽的。你最好细嚼慢咽地吃。 Stop inhaling your food. You should eat a little slower.

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