掾 (yuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 掾 (yuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掾 (yuàn) means "subordinate official (in ancient China)". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掾 stroke by stroke?

掾 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 掾 and 挨?

掾 (yuàn) and 挨 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 掾?

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

Q: What common words use 掾?

Common words containing 掾 include: 掾吏 (yuàn lì) — petty official (in ancient China); 掾属 (yuàn shǔ) — subordinate staff (in ancient China); 府掾 (fǔ yuàn) — Subordinate official in a prefecture.

How to Write 掾

The character 掾 (yuàn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

掾 is pronounced yuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means subordinate official (in ancient China).

Common Words with 掾

掾吏 yuàn lì

petty official (in ancient China)

掾属 yuàn shǔ

subordinate staff (in ancient China)

府掾 fǔ yuàn

Subordinate official in a prefecture

Example Sentences

他在古代是一个掾吏。

tā zài gǔ dài shì yí gè yuàn lì

He was a subordinate official in ancient times.

这些人是他的掾属。

zhè xiē rén shì tā de yuàn shǔ

These people are his subordinates.

他担任府掾一职。

tā dān rèn fǔ yuàn yī zhí

He held the position of a local official.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掾

What does 掾 (yuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掾 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掾?

What common words use 掾?

How to Write 掾 (yuàn)