COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 云 is built
Traditional etymology note: A cloud
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How to Write 云 (yún) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Yun
yúnTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yún
云
surname Yun
Common words
fēng yún
风云
weather; unstable situation
wū yún
乌云
black cloud
yún
云
cloud
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 云
Say “yún” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 云
Common words and phrases
fēng yún
weather; unstable situation
wū yún
black cloud
yún
cloud
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 云?
云 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 云 (yún) mean?
云 (yún) means surname Yun.
What is the radical of 云?
The radical of 云 is 二, associated with Not yet classified.