How to Write 元
The character 元 (yuán) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 儿 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
元 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means first; primary; unit of currency (Yuan).
As an HSK Level 1 character, 元 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 元
Example Sentences
我们学第一单元。
wǒ men xué dì yī dān yuán
We are studying Unit 1.
这本书十美元。
zhè běn shū shí měi yuán
This book costs ten dollars.
元旦那天我们全家去旅游了。
yuán dàn nà tiān wǒ men quán jiā qù lǚ yóu le 。
Our whole family went on a trip on New Year's Day.
Practice Writing 元 (yuán)
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