演 · yǎn · to perform (a play etc)
Learn the Chinese character 演 with its source-linked HSK 3 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.
Writing guide
How to use the writing tool
- 1. WatchSee the stroke order for 演.
- 2. TraceFollow the guided strokes to build the movement.
- 3. WriteWrite from memory and receive feedback.
HSK vocabulary
Words with 演
Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 演.
Linked HSK vocabulary
- 表演biǎoyǎnplay
- 演yǎnto perform (a play etc)
- 演唱yǎnchàngto sing (for an audience)
- 演出yǎnchūto act (in a play)
- 演员yǎnyuánactor
- 导演dǎoyǎnto direct
- 演讲yǎnjiǎngto give a lecture
- 扮演bànyǎnto play the role of
- 演奏yǎnzòuto perform on a musical instrument
- 主演zhǔyǎnto play the leading role
- 上演shàngyǎnto screen (a movie)
- 演变yǎnbiànto develop
- 演化yǎnhuàto evolve
- 演技yǎnjìacting
- 演练yǎnliànto drill
- 演示yǎnshìto demonstrate
- 演说yǎnshuōspeech
- 演习yǎnxí(military, firefighting etc) (verb and noun) drill
- 演绎yǎnyì(of a story etc) to unfold
- 愈演愈烈yùyǎn-yùlièever more critical
Real usage
Example sentences with 演
Published HSK 3 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.
No accepted HSK 3 course context containing 演 is indexed yet. This page does not generate example sentences.
Character questions
About 演
Short answers based on the sources identified on this page.
What does 演 mean in Chinese?
演 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: to perform (a play etc).
How do you pronounce 演?
演 is shown as yǎn.
Is 演 an HSK 3 character?
Yes. 演 is HSK 3 recognition character #242.
Can I practise writing 演?
Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.
Learning details
- HSK 3 recognition
- HSK 3 handwriting practice
- 20 linked HSK words
Content transparency
Sources and editorial policy
- HSK placement: HSK 3 recognition character #242.
- Writing scope: HSK 3 handwriting practice.
- Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT and linked HSK vocabulary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata.
- Vocabulary: source-linked HSK vocabulary records, each linked to its published HSK vocabulary page.
- Example sentences: published course contexts only; this page does not generate new example sentences.
- Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.