COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 円 is built
円 can be remembered by breaking it into 冂 + 丄. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s enclosure from above structure.
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How to Write 円 (yuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
yen (Japanese currency)
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
円
yen (Japanese currency)
Common words
yuán
円
yen (Japanese currency)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 円
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 円
Common words and phrases
yuán
yen (Japanese currency)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 円?
円 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 円 (yuán) mean?
円 (yuán) means yen (Japanese currency).
What is the radical of 円?
The radical of 円 is 冂, associated with Not yet classified.