Basic meaning:
Yan (pinyin: yán) is a first-class universal Chinese character. The word "Yan" first appeared in the bronze inscriptions of the Western Zhou Dynasty. The original meaning of "Yan" is generally considered to refer to the part between the eyebrows, commonly known as "Tang Yin". Later, it spread to the forehead and then to the face. Yan also refers to a plaque in ancient times, because the position of the plaque is equivalent to the position of the forehead. In addition, Yan also speaks with color. The original meaning of "color" is face and complexion, and it began to refer to color in the Middle Ages.
Extended data
Stroke order:
Explanation of word combinations:
1, beauty [hóng yán]?
Refers to beautiful women.
2. Smile [xiào yán]?
Smile: ~ always open.
3. Happy face?
A happy expression; Smile: work hard ~.
4. face?
Yan Zhenqing's Calligraphy Style in Tang Dynasty. Full strokes and dense structure. Block letters are dignified and dignified, and the running script is vigorous and vigorous, which has a great influence on future generations. Representative works include Duobaota Monument, Magu Fairy Altar, Yanjiamiao Monument, etc.
5. shame?
Sweat on your face because of shame. ~ No place to live (shame)