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

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

The Chinese character 辕 (yuán) means "Shaft (of a cart or carriage).". with 14 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 辕 stroke by stroke?

辕 has 14 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 辕 and 毂?

辕 (yuán) and 毂 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 辕?

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

Q: What common words use 辕?

Common words containing 辕 include: 辕门 (yuán mén) — Gate of a military camp or official residence.; 辕马 (yuán mǎ) — Shaft horse; horse harnessed to the shafts.; 辕条 (yuán tiáo) — Shaft of a cart..

How to Write 辕

The character 辕 (yuán) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

辕 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shaft (of a cart or carriage)..

Common Words with 辕

辕门 yuán mén

Gate of a military camp or official residence.

辕马 yuán mǎ

Shaft horse; horse harnessed to the shafts.

辕条 yuán tiáo

Shaft of a cart.

Example Sentences

他走进了辕门。

tā zǒu jìn le yuán mén

He entered the gate of the military camp.

辕马在拉重物。

yuán mǎ zài lā zhòng wù

The shaft horse is pulling a heavy load.

辕条需要修理。

yuán tiáo xū yào xiū lǐ

The shafts need to be repaired.

Similar Characters

毂 gǔ

舆 yú

輂 jú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辕

What does 辕 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 辕 and 毂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辕?

What common words use 辕?

How to Write 辕 (yuán)