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

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

The Chinese character 爰 (yuán) means "Therefore / Thereupon". with 9 strokes and the radical 爪.

Q: How do you write 爰 stroke by stroke?

爰 has 9 strokes. The radical is 爪. 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 爰 and 爬?

爰 (yuán) and 爬 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 爰?

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

Q: What common words use 爰?

Common words containing 爰 include: 爰及 (yuán jí) — Extending to / And also; 爰居 (yuán jū) — A type of sea bird; 爰书 (yuán shū) — Legal document / Deposition.

How to Write 爰

The character 爰 (yuán) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 爪 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

爰 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Therefore / Thereupon.

Common Words with 爰

爰及 yuán jí

Extending to / And also

爰居 yuán jū

A type of sea bird

爰书 yuán shū

Legal document / Deposition

Example Sentences

爰及他的家人。

yuán jí tā de jiā rén

...and also his family.

爰居是一种海鸟。

yuán jū shì yī zhǒng hǎi niǎo

Yuanju is a type of sea bird.

这是一份爰书。

zhè shì yī fèn yuán shū

This is a legal document.

Similar Characters

爬 pá

爯 chēng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 爰

What does 爰 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 爰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 爰 and 爬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 爰?

What common words use 爰?

How to Write 爰 (yuán)