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

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

The Chinese character 源 (yuán) means "Source; origin.". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 源 stroke by stroke?

源 has 13 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 源 and 涪?

源 (yuán) and 涪 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 源?

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 源?

Common words containing 源 include: 来源 (lái yuán) — source; origin; 资源 (zī yuán) — resources; 水源 (shuǐ yuán) — Water source.

How to Write 源

The character 源 (yuán) is written with 13 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

源 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Source; origin..

As an HSK Level 4 character, 源 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 源

来源 lái yuán

source; origin

资源 zī yuán

resources

水源 shuǐ yuán

Water source

Example Sentences

消息的来源可靠。

xiāo xī de lái yuán kě kào

The source of the news is reliable.

我们要节约资源。

wǒ men yào jié yuē zī yuán

We need to conserve resources.

这里的水源很干净。

zhè lǐ de shuǐ yuán hěn gān jìng

The water source here is very clean.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 源 (yuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 源

What does 源 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 源 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 源 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 源?

What common words use 源?

How to Write 源 (yuán)