(yàn) - A rare character used primarily in Japanese names & not commonly used in modern Chinese.

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yàn | 19 strokes | radical:

· yàn

A rare character used primarily in Japanese names and place names;

not commonly used in modern Chinese.

A rare character used primarily in Japanese namesnot commonly used in modern Chinese.
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in Japanese names (軅).
  • Appears in some place names in Japan (軅).
  • Sometimes found in historical documents (軅).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts rather than Chinese
  • Considered a rare character with limited usage
  • May appear in historical or specialized contexts

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