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

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

The Chinese character 援 (yuán) means "to help; to cite". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 援 stroke by stroke?

援 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 援 and 挨?

援 (yuán) and 挨 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 援?

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

Q: What common words use 援?

Common words containing 援 include: 支援 (zhī yuán) — to support; to assist; to aid; 援助 (yuán zhù) — assistance; aid; 援引 (yuán yǐn) — to cite; to quote.

How to Write 援

The character 援 (yuán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

援 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to help; to cite.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 援 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 援

支援 zhī yuán

to support; to assist; to aid

援助 yuán zhù

assistance; aid

援引 yuán yǐn

to cite; to quote

Example Sentences

我们去支援灾区。

wǒ men qù zhī yuán zāi qū

Let's go support the disaster area.

得到国际援助。

dé dào guó jì yuán zhù

To receive international aid.

援引法律条文。

yuán yǐn fǎ lǜ tiáo wén

Cite legal provisions.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 援 (yuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 援

What does 援 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 援 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 援 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 援?

What common words use 援?

How to Write 援 (yuán)