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年
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 年
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 年 | Nián | surname Nian |
| 去年 | qù nián | last year |
| 年级 | nián jí | grade; year (in school, college etc) |
| 年轻 | nián qīng | young |
| 年龄 | nián líng | (a person's) age |
| 年代 | nián dài | a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age |
| 年纪 | nián jì | age |
| 青少年 | qīng shào nián | adolescent; youth |
FAQ
How many strokes does 年 have?
年 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 年?
The pinyin for 年 is nián. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄋㄧㄢˊ.
What does 年 mean in Chinese?
年 means: surname Nian. It appears in common words such as 年、去年、年级.