yán ㄧㄢˊ jim4

  • flame
  • inflammation
  • -itis

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 炎 (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

  • 他的肚脐发炎了。 He had an infection in his belly button.
  • 今天下午非常炎熱。 It was very hot this afternoon.
  • 我去年得了中耳炎。 I had otitis media last year.
  • 西西里的夏天炎热。 Sicily is hot in summer.
  • 这里夏天非常炎热。 It is very hot here in the summer.

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