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

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

The Chinese character 鸳 (yuān) means "male mandarin duck". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸳 stroke by stroke?

鸳 has 10 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 鸳 and 袅?

鸳 (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 鸳?

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 鸳?

Common words containing 鸳 include: 鸳鸯 (yuān yāng) — mandarin ducks / an affectionate couple; 鸳鸯火锅 (yuān yāng huǒ guō) — split pot hot pot (two-flavor hot pot); 鸳鸯枕 (yuān yāng zhěn) — double pillow (for a couple).

How to Write 鸳

The character 鸳 (yuān) is written with 10 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

鸳 is pronounced yuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means male mandarin duck.

Common Words with 鸳

鸳鸯 yuān yāng

mandarin ducks / an affectionate couple

鸳鸯火锅 yuān yāng huǒ guō

split pot hot pot (two-flavor hot pot)

鸳鸯枕 yuān yāng zhěn

double pillow (for a couple)

Example Sentences

湖里有一对鸳鸯。

hú lǐ yǒu yī duì yuān yāng

There is a pair of mandarin ducks in the lake.

我们吃鸳鸯火锅吧。

wǒ men chī yuān yāng huǒ guō ba

Let's have a split-pot hotpot.

这是传统的鸳鸯枕。

zhè shì chuán tǒng de yuān yāng zhěn

This is a traditional mandarin duck pillow.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸳 (yuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸳

What does 鸳 (yuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸳 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸳?

What common words use 鸳?

How to Write 鸳 (yuān)