How to Write 圆 (yuán)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 圆
The character 圆 (Traditional: 圓) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Round / Circle". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 13-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Body, Shapes & Classifiers, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 圆 is built on the radical Enclosure (囗), 31. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound: 囗 (enclosure) provides the shape meaning, and 员 (yúan) provides the phonetic component.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 月亮圆圆的，像一个大银盘。
Yuèliàng yuányuán de, xiàng yīgè dà yínpán.
Traditional: 月亮圓圓的，像一個大銀盤。
Jyut6 loeng6 jyun4 jyun4 dik1, zoeng6 jat1 go3 daai6 ngan4 pun4.
"The moon is round, like a large silver plate."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as yuán. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is jyun4. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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