Yán ㄧㄢˊ jin4

  • surname Yan

yán ㄧㄢˊ jin4 HSK 7-9

  • to prolong
  • to extend
  • to delay

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 延 (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

  • 派对延期了一周。 The party was put off for a week.
  • 她延長停留五天。 She extended her stay by five days.
  • 我不能再拖延了。 I have to stop procrastinating.
  • 拖延是时间小偷。 Procrastination is the thief of time.
  • 这树林延续数里。 This forest goes on for a while.

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