衍

yǎn
Dictionary entry
to spread out

What does 衍 mean?

衍 (yǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to spread out
2to develop
3to overflow
4to amplify
5superfluous

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How to pronounce 衍

衍
yǎn
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