COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 元 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 儿 with two lines emphasizing their head 二
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How to Write 元 (yuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan)
yuánTone 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
yuán
元
currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan)
Common words
dān yuán
单元
unit (forming an entity); element; (in a residential building) entrance or staircase
yuán dàn
元旦
New Year's Day
duō yuán
多元
poly-; multi-; multielement; multivariant
gōng yuán
公元
CE (Common Era); Christian Era; AD (Anno Domini)
yuán sù
元素
element (key component of sth); (chemistry) element; (math.) element (member of a set)
yuán xiāo
元宵
Lantern Festival; night of the 15th of the first lunar month; see also 元夜[yuan2 ye4]; sticky rice dumplings
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 元
Say “yuán” 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 元
Common words and phrases
dān yuán
unit (forming an entity); element; (in a residential building) entrance or staircase
yuán dàn
New Year's Day
duō yuán
poly-; multi-; multielement; multivariant
gōng yuán
CE (Common Era); Christian Era; AD (Anno Domini)
yuán sù
element (key component of sth); (chemistry) element; (math.) element (member of a set)
yuán xiāo
Lantern Festival; night of the 15th of the first lunar month; see also 元夜[yuan2 ye4]; sticky rice dumplings
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“元”。
Zhège zì shì “yuán”.
This character is “元”.
我正在学习“元”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuán” zì.
I am learning the character “元”.
请写一遍“元”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuán”.
Please write “元” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 元?
元 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 元 (yuán) mean?
元 (yuán) means currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan).
What is the radical of 元?
The radical of 元 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.