沿

沿 yán ㄧㄢˊ jyun4 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • along
  • to follow (a line, tradition etc)
  • to carry on
  • to trim (a border with braid, tape etc)
  • border
  • edge

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 沿 (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

  • 沿着这条街直走。 Go straight on down this street.
  • 約翰沿著河散步。 John took a walk along the river.
  • 我們沿著河散步。 We took a walk along the river.
  • 我们沿着湖岸散步。 We walked along the shore of the lake.
  • 我沿着河走了段路。 I walked along the river.

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