COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 圆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 囗 (enclosure) suggests the meaning, while 员 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 圆 (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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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuán
圆
circle
Common words
tāng yuán
汤圆
boiled or deep-fried balls of glutinous rice flour, usually eaten during Lantern Festival
tuán yuán
团圆
to have a reunion
yuán mǎn
圆满
satisfactory; consummate; perfect
fāng yuán
方圆
perimeter; range; (within) a radius of ...
tuǒ yuán
椭圆
oval; ellipse; elliptic
yuán
圆
circle; round; circular; spherical
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 圆
Say “yuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 圆
Common words and phrases
tāng yuán
boiled or deep-fried balls of glutinous rice flour, usually eaten during Lantern Festival
tuán yuán
to have a reunion
yuán mǎn
satisfactory; consummate; perfect
fāng yuán
perimeter; range; (within) a radius of ...
tuǒ yuán
oval; ellipse; elliptic
yuán
circle; round; circular; spherical
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“圆”。
Zhège zì shì “yuán”.
This character is “圆”.
我正在学习“圆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuán” zì.
I am learning the character “圆”.
请写一遍“圆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuán”.
Please write “圆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 圆?
圆 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 圆 (yuán) mean?
圆 (yuán) means circle.
What is the radical of 圆?
The radical of 圆 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.