Yǎn ㄧㄢˇ jim2

  • surname Yan

yǎn ㄧㄢˇ jim2

  • suddenly
  • abruptly
  • hastily
  • to cover
  • to surround

yān ㄧㄢ jim2

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 奄 (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

  • 他已经气息奄奄。 He was nearing his end.
  • 那個中了槍的人還沒有死,但卻已經奄奄一息了。 The shooting victim is alive, but just barely.

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