淹
yān HSK7

drown

Senses

淹 yān to drown

to drown or perish in water

淹 yān (also yàn) to flood; to soak

to flood; to submerge; to soak or steep in liquid

淹 yān to irritate the skin

to irritate the skin, such as from contact with sweat, tears, or urine

淹 yān (bound form) to stay

(bound form) to stay for a long time; to remain or be stranded; to delay

淹 yān (bound form) well-read

(bound form) well-read; erudite; deep and broad in knowledge

淹 yān surname

a Chinese surname

References

variant 奄/奄 → 淹/淹
same_as 渰/渰 → 淹/淹
variant 淊/淊 → 淹/淹