COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沅 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 元 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 沅 (yuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan
yuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuán
沅
Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan
Common words
yuán
沅
Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 沅
Say “yuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 沅
Common words and phrases
yuán
Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沅”。
Zhège zì shì “yuán”.
This character is “沅”.
我正在学习“沅”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuán” zì.
I am learning the character “沅”.
请写一遍“沅”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuán”.
Please write “沅” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沅?
沅 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 沅 (yuán) mean?
沅 (yuán) means Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan.
What is the radical of 沅?
The radical of 沅 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.