沿

yán

Dictionary entry

along

What does 沿 mean?

沿 (yán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1along

2to follow (a line, tradition etc)

3to carry on

4to trim (a border with braid, tape etc)

5border

6edge

Character breakdown

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沿yánalong · to follow (a line, tradition etc)

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How to pronounce 沿

沿

yán

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