渊 (yuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 渊 (yuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 渊 (yuān) means "Deep pool or abyss.". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 渊 stroke by stroke?

渊 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 渊 and 洁?

渊 (yuān) and 洁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 渊?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 渊?

Common words containing 渊 include: 渊博 (yuān bó) — Erudite and profound.; 深渊 (shēn yuān) — abyss; chasm; 渊源 (yuān yuán) — Origin or source..

How to Write 渊

The character 渊 (yuān) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

渊 is pronounced yuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Deep pool or abyss..

Common Words with 渊

渊博 yuān bó

Erudite and profound.

深渊 shēn yuān

abyss; chasm

渊源 yuān yuán

Origin or source.

Example Sentences

他的知识非常渊博。

tā de zhī shí fēi cháng yuān bó

His knowledge is very extensive and profound.

别靠近那个深渊。

bié kào jìn nà ge shēn yuān

Don't go near that abyss.

这件事有历史渊源。

zhè jiàn shì yǒu lì shǐ yuān yuán

This matter has historical origins.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 渊

What does 渊 (yuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 渊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 渊 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 渊?

What common words use 渊?

How to Write 渊 (yuān)