(yàn) - Yan — an ancient place name & also used in personal names

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yàn | 13 strokes | radical:

· yàn

Yan — an ancient place name;

also used in personal names;

a rare character with limited usage.

Yan — an ancient place namealso used in personal namesa rare character with limited usage.

Usage highlights

Ancient place namePersonal name usageHistorical referenceRare characterClassical text appearance
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient place name Yan()
  • Used in some personal names()
  • Appears in historical texts()
  • Rare character in modern usage()

Collocations

  • Ancient place name()
  • Personal name usage()
  • Historical reference()
  • Rare character()
  • Classical text appearance()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as an ancient place name in historical records
  • Used occasionally in personal names throughout Chinese history
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage

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