How to Write 院
The character 院 (yuàn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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
院 is pronounced yuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means courtyard or institution.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 院 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 院
Example Sentences
我去医院看病。
wǒ qù yī yuàn kàn bìng
I'm going to the hospital to see a doctor.
他在文学院学习。
tā zài wén xué yuàn xué xí
He is studying at the College of Liberal Arts.
院子里有很多花。
yuàn zi lǐ yǒu hěn duō huā
There are many flowers in the yard.
Practice Writing 院 (yuàn)
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