闫 (yán) - A Chinese surname & variant form of 閆/閻 (Yan).

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yán ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 门

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闫 · yán

A Chinese surname;

variant form of 閆/閻 (Yan).

A Chinese surnamevariant form of 閆/閻 (Yan).

Usage highlights

Surname YanMr. YanMrs. YanThe Yan familyLittle YanOld Yan

Synonyms

  • 阎— alternative surname character with same pronunciation
  • 閆— traditional form of 闫

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His surname is Yan (他姓闫).
  • Mr. Yan is our neighbor (闫先生是我们的邻居).
  • The Yan family lives nearby (闫家住在附近).

Collocations

  • Surname Yan(闫姓)
  • Mr. Yan(闫先生)
  • Mrs. Yan(闫女士)
  • The Yan family(闫家)
  • Little Yan(闫小)
  • Old Yan(闫老)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 闫 is primarily used as a surname in Chinese culture.
  • It is a simplified variant of the traditional character 閆, which is itself a variant of 閻.
  • The character is relatively modern in its simplified form and is not commonly used outside of surnames.

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