The ancient Yan characters are as follows:
Basic meaning:
Yan (Pinyin: yàn, yān) is a common standard first-level Chinese character (commonly used character) in Chinese. The word first appeared in oracle bone inscriptions in the Shang Dynasty. The ancient character "yan" is shaped like a swallow, and its original meaning refers to this kind of bird. It means feasting, peace and happiness, and is pronounced as "yàn". Yan, also pronounced as yān, is the name of a vassal state in the Zhou Dynasty, located in today's northern Hebei and western Liaoning. In the old days, Hebei was also called Yan.
Extended information
Word group explanation:
1. Haiyan
[hǎi yàn]?
Bird kind. The body shape is like a swallow, with a hook-shaped beak, dark brown feathers, webbed toes, and black claws. They often swim or fly on the sea surface, eating small fish, shrimps, etc.
2. Barn swallow
[jiā yàn]?
A kind of swallow, with small body, shiny black feathers on the back, white belly and neck. Dark purple round spots often build nests under the eaves. Commonly known as swallow.
3. Yanxie
[yàn xiè]?
A Taiwanese pavilion for people to enjoy banquets. Pavilion, a high house built on a platform.
4. Yanxiang
[yàn xiǎng]?
See "Yanxiang".
5. Hou Yan
[hòu yàn]?
One of the sixteen kingdoms.