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

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

The Chinese character 鸢 (yuān) means "Kite (bird)". with 8 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸢 stroke by stroke?

鸢 has 8 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸢 and 袅?

鸢 (yuān) and 袅 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 鸢?

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

Q: What common words use 鸢?

Common words containing 鸢 include: 纸鸢 (zhǐ yuān) — kite; 鸢尾 (yuān wěi) — Iris; 飞鸢 (fēi yuān) — kite.

How to Write 鸢

The character 鸢 (yuān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

鸢 is pronounced yuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Kite (bird).

Common Words with 鸢

纸鸢 zhǐ yuān

kite

鸢尾 yuān wěi

Iris

飞鸢 fēi yuān

kite

Example Sentences

孩子们放纸鸢。

hái zi men fàng zhǐ yuān

The children are flying kites.

鸢尾花开了。

yuān wěi huā kāi le

The irises are in bloom.

飞鸢很高。

fēi yuān hěn gāo

The kite is very high.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸠 jiū

鸡 jī

Practice Writing 鸢 (yuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸢

What does 鸢 (yuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸢 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸢?

What common words use 鸢?

How to Write 鸢 (yuān)