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

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

The Chinese character 塬 (yuán) means "plateau; highland". with 13 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 塬 stroke by stroke?

塬 has 13 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 塬 and 埝?

塬 (yuán) and 埝 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 塬?

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

Q: What common words use 塬?

Common words containing 塬 include: 高塬 (gāo yuán) — high plateau; 塬上 (yuán shàng) — on the plateau; 塬地 (yuán dì) — plateau land.

How to Write 塬

The character 塬 (yuán) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

塬 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means plateau; highland.

Common Words with 塬

高塬 gāo yuán

high plateau

塬上 yuán shàng

on the plateau

塬地 yuán dì

plateau land

Example Sentences

这里有一座高塬。

zhè lǐ yǒu yī zuò gāo yuán

There is a high plateau here.

他在塬上走。

tā zài yuán shàng zǒu

He is walking on the loess plateau.

塬地的风景很美。

yuán dì de fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery on the plateau is beautiful.

Similar Characters

埝 niàn

域 yù

埠 bù

Practice Writing 塬 (yuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 塬

What does 塬 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 塬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 塬 and 埝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 塬?

What common words use 塬?

How to Write 塬 (yuán)