How to write 研 (yán) — HSK 4 Stroke Order & Practice

yán to research; to study; to grind HSK 4 required writing character · 44 of 150

Stroke Order & Practice

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HSK 4 Words Containing 研

研究 yánjiū to research; to study
她正在研究中国古代文化。
Tā zhèngzài yánjiū Zhōngguó gǔdài wénhuà.
She is researching ancient Chinese culture.
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About the character 研

研 (yán) means to research; to study; to grind. It is one of the 150 characters HSK 4 expects you to write from memory. Practice the stroke order until it feels automatic — most learners need 5–10 successful traces before a character "sticks".