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ㄧㄢ ˇ

yǎn

spread out

衍 is a 9 stroke, simplified and traditional Chinese character and is pronounced as yǎn in the third tone.

It is made up of the components (go/do) and (water).

  • ㄧㄢ ˇ

    yǎn

    spread out

    • ㄒㄧㄥ ˊ

      xíng

      go/do

    • ㄕㄨㄟ ˙

      shui

      water

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Pronunciation

We found 1 pronunciation for 衍

Definitions for 衍 pronounced as yǎn

  • to spread out
  • to develop
  • to overflow
  • to amplify
  • superfluous

Vocabulary

The most common words for 衍 — see all

  • to elaborate (on a theme)
  • to expound (the classics)
  • perfunctory
  • to skimp
  • to botch
  • to do sth half-heartedly or just for show
  • barely enough to get by
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