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

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

The Chinese character 螈 (yuán) means "Newt / Salamander". with 16 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螈 stroke by stroke?

螈 has 16 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 螈 and 蜘?

螈 (yuán) and 蜘 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 螈?

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

How to Write 螈

The character 螈 (yuán) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

螈 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Newt / Salamander.

Common Words with 螈

蝾螈 róng yuán

Salamander

陆螈 lù yuán

land salamander

这种螈 zhè zhǒng yuán

This salamander...

Example Sentences

蝾螈的皮肤很湿润。

róng yuán de pí fū hěn shī rùn

The salamander's skin is very moist.

陆螈生活在陆地上。

lù yuán shēng huó zài lù dì shàng

Land salamanders live on land.

这种螈很少见。

zhè zhǒng yuán hěn shǎo jiàn

This salamander is very rare.

Similar Characters

蜘 zhī

蜚 fēi

蜜 mì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螈

What does 螈 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螈 and 蜘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螈?

What common words use 螈?

How to Write 螈 (yuán)