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

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

The Chinese character 缘 (yuán) means "edge; reason; fate". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缘 stroke by stroke?

缘 has 12 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缘 and 绠?

缘 (yuán) and 绠 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 缘?

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

Q: What common words use 缘?

Common words containing 缘 include: 缘分 (yuán fēn) — fate; predestined relationship; 原因 (yuán yīn) — reason; cause; 边缘 (biān yuán) — Edge / Margin / Fringe.

How to Write 缘

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

缘 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means edge; reason; fate.

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

Common Words with 缘

缘分 yuán fēn

fate; predestined relationship

原因 yuán yīn

reason; cause

边缘 biān yuán

Edge / Margin / Fringe

Example Sentences

我们相遇是缘分。

wǒ men xiāng yù shì yuán fēn

Our meeting is fate.

这是失败的原因。

zhè shì shī bài de yuán yīn

This is the reason for the failure.

他站在桌子边缘。

tā zhàn zài zhuō zi biān yuán

He stood at the edge of the table.

Similar Characters

绠 gěng

绡 xiāo

绢 juàn

Practice Writing 缘 (yuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缘

What does 缘 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缘 and 绠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缘?

What common words use 缘?

How to Write 缘 (yuán)