COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 源 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 原 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 源 (yuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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yuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuán
源
root
Common words
lái yuán
来源
source (of information etc); origin
zī yuán
资源
natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism)
diàn yuán
电源
electric power source
néng yuán
能源
energy; power source
qǐ yuán
起源
origin; to originate; to come from
yuán yú
源于
has its origins in
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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源
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 源
Say “yuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 源
Common words and phrases
lái yuán
source (of information etc); origin
zī yuán
natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism)
diàn yuán
electric power source
néng yuán
energy; power source
qǐ yuán
origin; to originate; to come from
yuán yú
has its origins in
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“源”。
Zhège zì shì “yuán”.
This character is “源”.
我正在学习“源”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuán” zì.
I am learning the character “源”.
请写一遍“源”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuán”.
Please write “源” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 源?
源 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 源 (yuán) mean?
源 (yuán) means root.
What is the radical of 源?
The radical of 源 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.