演 Strokes Write it Listen 演 yǎn to develop; to evolve; to practice HSK 3 14 strokes Radical 氵 Sound + meaning 24 words Built from氵meaningshuǐwater寅soundyínto respect, to revere; respectfully; 3rd terrestrial branch How it works氵 hints at the meaning (water), and 寅 yín hints at the sound.