yan
word
/ˈjæn/
yan
/ˈjæn/
yan
Definition
Yan is usually a proper noun, most commonly used as a given name or surname, especially in Chinese communities.
Usage & Nuances
'Yan' is almost always used as a name—either a first name or surname. It’s especially common among people of Chinese descent. Not used as a regular English word.
Spanish: yan (nombre propio, usualmente nombre chino)Portuguese (BR): yan (nome próprio, geralmente nome chinês)Portuguese (PT): yan (nome próprio, geralmente nome chinês)Chinese (Simplified): 燕 (常见中文名字)Chinese (Traditional): 燕 (常見中文名字)Hindi: यान (व्यक्तिगत नाम, अक्सर चीनी नाम)Arabic: يان (اسم شخصي، غالبًا اسم صيني)Bengali: ইয়ানRussian: ЯнJapanese: ヤンVietnamese: YanKorean: 얀Turkish: YanUrdu: یانIndonesian: Yan
Example Sentences
Did you finish the project with Yan yet?
natural
It was Yan who found my lost wallet.
natural
Yan is my best friend from China.
basic
The teacher called Yan to the board.
basic
Yan has two older sisters.
basic
When I visited Beijing, Yan showed me around the city.
natural