Component 臽 xiàn small pit or hollow in the ground Stroke order ▶ 臽 used in 5 characters HSK 6 陷 xiàn trap; pitfall HSK 7 掐 qiā to press with a fingernail; to pinch or snap off with the thumb and another finger 焰 yàn flame 阎 Yán 馅 xiàn filling (meat, vegetables, sugar, etc. inside dumplings, pastries, or other foods)