Basic meaning:

Yan (pinyin: yàn, yān) is a first-class Chinese character (commonly used word) in the General Standard of Chinese, which first appeared in Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Shang Dynasty. The ancient swallow shape is like the image of a swallow. The original meaning refers to this kind of bird, which means to feast and be happy. Yan also read yān, which is the name of the Zhou Dynasty vassal, in northern Hebei and western Liaoning today. Hebei was nicknamed Yan in the old society.

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Explanation of word combinations:

1, the name of Yanshan [y ā n sh ā n]. In the north of Hebei.

Yanjing [yā njā ng] is an old name in Beijing. It is the seat of the capital of Yan State, hence the name.

3. Swallowing fish [[yàn yú]] is a legendary fish.

Yanwu [YAN W] Swallows are flying.

5. Tail feathers of swallows in the shape of swallows.