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元
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 元
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 元 | Yuán | surname Yuan; the Yuan or Mongol dynasty (1279-1368) |
| 单元 | dān yuán | unit (forming an entity); element |
| 公元 | gōng yuán | CE (Common Era); Christian Era |
| 元旦 | Yuán dàn | New Year's Day |
| 多元化 | duō yuán huà | diversification; pluralism |
| 元首 | yuán shǒu | head of state |
| 元素 | yuán sù | element (key component of sth); (chemistry) element |
| 元宵节 | Yuán xiāo jié | Lantern Festival, the final event of the Spring Festival 春节, on 15th of first month of the lunar calendar |
FAQ
How many strokes does 元 have?
元 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 元?
The pinyin for 元 is yuán. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄩㄢˊ.
What does 元 mean in Chinese?
元 means: surname Yuan; the Yuan or Mongol dynasty (1279-1368). It appears in common words such as 元、单元、公元.