COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 院 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (place) suggests the meaning, while 完 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 院 (yuàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
courtyard
yuànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuàn
院
courtyard
Common words
yī yuàn
医院
hospital
chū yuàn
出院
to leave hospital; to be discharged from hospital
zhù yuàn
住院
to be in hospital; to be hospitalized
jù yuàn
剧院
theater
xué yuàn
学院
college; educational institute; school; faculty
yuàn zhǎng
院长
the head of an institution whose name ends in 院[yuan4]; chair of a board; president of a university; department head
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 院
Say “yuàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 院
Common words and phrases
yī yuàn
hospital
chū yuàn
to leave hospital; to be discharged from hospital
zhù yuàn
to be in hospital; to be hospitalized
jù yuàn
theater
xué yuàn
college; educational institute; school; faculty
yuàn zhǎng
the head of an institution whose name ends in 院[yuan4]; chair of a board; president of a university; department head
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“院”。
Zhège zì shì “yuàn”.
This character is “院”.
我正在学习“院”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuàn” zì.
I am learning the character “院”.
请写一遍“院”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuàn”.
Please write “院” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 院?
院 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 院 (yuàn) mean?
院 (yuàn) means courtyard.
What is the radical of 院?
The radical of 院 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.