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

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

The Chinese character 沅 (yuán) means "Yuan (name of a river)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沅 stroke by stroke?

沅 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沅 and 㳄?

沅 (yuán) and 㳄 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 沅?

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

Q: What common words use 沅?

Common words containing 沅 include: 沅江 (yuán jiāng) — Yuan River; 沅水 (yuán shuǐ) — Yuan River; 沅陵 (yuán líng) — Yuanling (a place name).

How to Write 沅

The character 沅 (yuán) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

沅 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yuan (name of a river).

Common Words with 沅

沅江 yuán jiāng

Yuan River

沅水 yuán shuǐ

Yuan River

沅陵 yuán líng

Yuanling (a place name)

Example Sentences

沅江在湖南省。

yuán jiāng zài hú nán shěng

The Yuan River is in Hunan Province.

沅水清澈见底。

yuán shuǐ qīng chè jiàn dǐ

The Yuan River is crystal clear.

沅陵是一个县。

yuán líng shì yí gè xiàn

Yuanling is a county.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沅

What does 沅 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沅 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沅?

What common words use 沅?

How to Write 沅 (yuán)