云 (yún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 云 (yún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 云 (yún) means "Cloud.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 云 stroke by stroke?

云 has 4 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 云 and 二?

云 (yún) and 二 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 云?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 云?

Common words containing 云 include: 白云 (bái yún) — white cloud; 云端 (yún duān) — Cloud top or the cloud (computing).; 多云 (duō yún) — Cloudy..

How to Write 云

The character 云 (yún) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 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

云 is pronounced yún in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cloud..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 云 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 云

白云 bái yún

white cloud

云端 yún duān

Cloud top or the cloud (computing).

多云 duō yún

Cloudy.

Example Sentences

天上有白云。

tiān shàng yǒu bái yún

There are white clouds in the sky.

数据保存在云端。

shù jù bǎo cún zài yún duān

The data is saved in the cloud.

今天天气多云。

jīn tiān tiān qì duō yún

The weather is cloudy today.

Similar Characters

二 èr

亍 chù

于 yú

Practice Writing 云 (yún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 云

What does 云 (yún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 云 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 云 and 二?

What mistakes do learners make writing 云?

What common words use 云?

How to Write 云 (yún)