yan

det. a word used in some parts of the US to mean 'that' or 'yonder'.

det. a regional variant of 'yonder', functioning as a determiner to indicate a distant but visible object.

“Look at yan mountain peak just appearing through the clouds.”

“In certain Appalachian communities, speakers might use 'yan' to direct attention toward a specific landmark in the distance.”

Dialect · American English

n. a powerful kingdom in ancient China that existed thousands of years ago.

n. a significant march, duchy, and kingdom in northeastern China during the Zhou dynasty and subsequent periods.

“The state of Yan was an important power during the Warring States period.”

“Historians study the state of Yan to understand the complex geopolitical landscape of northeastern China before the first imperial unification.”

Formal