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傿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
傿yānthe name of an immortal; surnamex, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yānfraudulent priceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yānname of an immortalunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yānancient place nameunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yānsurname Yanunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yànthe name of an immortal; surnamex, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yànfraudulent priceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yànname of an immortalunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yànancient place nameunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
傿yànsurname Yanunknown, 13 strokes, radical 亻
yān(Yan1)
primary
T1
  1. 1the name of an immortal; surname
  2. 2fraudulent price
Also a Chinese surname, Yan — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

傿yān(Yan1)

The character 傿 (yān) primarily refers to the name of an immortal in Chinese mythology. It is also used as a surname, and in some contexts, it denotes a fraudulent price or an ancient place name. While not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in literary or historical texts.

Strokes13Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, immortals are often associated with Taoism, where figures like 傿 symbolize wisdom and the pursuit of eternal life. This character may appear in stories that reflect moral lessons or historical narratives.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise immortal (yān) holding a fan made of old, crumpled bills that symbolize fraudulent prices. The character 傿 has the radical for 'person' (亻) on the left, suggesting human connection to these tales, while the right side hints at the mystical aspect of immortality.

Meanings of 傿

yān(Yan1)
primary
1the name of an immortal; surname
2fraudulent price
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About 傿

傿Simplified
13Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 傿 with similar-sounding characters. It is mostly used in literary contexts and can sound overly formal in everyday speech. Common collocations involve references to historical texts or mythological discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 傿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can enhance understanding of classical texts. Students should familiarize themselves with mythological references in Chinese culture to contextualize this character better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 傿 with similar characters like 延 (yán) which means 'to extend.' A common mistake is using 傿 in casual conversation where a more straightforward term would be appropriate.

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Etymology of 傿

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)焉
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Origin

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Decomposition of 傿

IDS Structure⿰亻焉
傿Full Character
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亻ren2
left
焉yan1
right
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How to say the name of an immortal; surname in Chinese

“the name of an immortal; surname” in Chinese is傿yān

The character 傿 (yān) primarily refers to the name of an immortal in Chinese mythology. It is also used as a surname, and in some contexts, it denotes a fraudulent price or an ancient place name. While not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in literary or historical texts.

When to use 傿

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 傿 with similar-sounding characters. It is mostly used in literary contexts and can sound overly formal in everyday speech. Common collocations involve references to historical texts or mythological discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 傿 with similar characters like 延 (yán) which means 'to extend.' A common mistake is using 傿 in casual conversation where a more straightforward term would be appropriate.

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It mainly appears in historical or literary contexts, not commonly used in everyday conversation.

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