円 (yuán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 円 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 円 (yuán) means "yen (currency unit)". with 4 strokes and the radical 冂.

Q: How do you write 円 stroke by stroke?

円 has 4 strokes. The radical is 冂. 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 円 and 冂?

円 (yuán) and 冂 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 円?

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

Q: What common words use 円?

Common words containing 円 include: 日円 (rì yuán) — Japanese Yen; 円 (yuán) — yen (currency unit); 一円 (yī yuán) — one yen (Japanese currency).

How to Write 円

The character 円 (yuán) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冂 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

円 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means yen (currency unit).

Common Words with 円

日円 rì yuán

Japanese Yen

円 yuán

yen (currency unit)

一円 yī yuán

one yen (Japanese currency)

Example Sentences

这是日円货币。

zhè shì rì yuán huò bì

This is Japanese Yen currency.

円是货币单位。

yuán shì huò bì dān wèi

The yen is a unit of currency.

这一円很有用。

zhè yī yuán hěn yǒu yòng

This circle (or yen) is very useful.

Similar Characters

冂 jiōng

冈 gāng

冉 rǎn

Practice Writing 円 (yuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 円

What does 円 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 円 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 円 and 冂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 円?

What common words use 円?

How to Write 円 (yuán)