COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 缘 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 彖 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 缘 (yuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cause
yuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuán
缘
cause
Common words
biān yuán
边缘
edge; fringe; verge; brink; periphery; marginal; borderline
jué yuán
绝缘
to have no contact with; to be cut off from; (electricity) to insulate
wú yuán
无缘
to have no opportunity; no way (of doing sth); no chance; no connection
xuè yuán
血缘
bloodline
yuán fèn
缘分
fate or chance that brings people together; predestined affinity or relationship; (Budd.) destiny
yuán gù
缘故
reason; cause
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 缘
Say “yuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 缘
Common words and phrases
biān yuán
edge; fringe; verge; brink; periphery; marginal; borderline
jué yuán
to have no contact with; to be cut off from; (electricity) to insulate
wú yuán
to have no opportunity; no way (of doing sth); no chance; no connection
xuè yuán
bloodline
yuán fèn
fate or chance that brings people together; predestined affinity or relationship; (Budd.) destiny
yuán gù
reason; cause
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“缘”。
Zhège zì shì “yuán”.
This character is “缘”.
我正在学习“缘”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuán” zì.
I am learning the character “缘”.
请写一遍“缘”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuán”.
Please write “缘” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 缘?
缘 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 缘 (yuán) mean?
缘 (yuán) means cause.
What is the radical of 缘?
The radical of 缘 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.