Zhao Yan

• Zhao Yan (Three Kingdoms), Cao Wei general of the Three Kingdoms period
• Zhao Yan (Later Liang), Later Liang politician during the Five Dynasties period
• Zhao Yan (journalist), Chinese journalist, researcher and political prisoner
• Zhao Yan (footballer), Chinese female association footballer
• Zhao Yan (figure skater), Chinese male ice dancer
• Zhao Yan (politician), born August 1973, a Chinese politician and senior engineer.