圆 Stroke Order — How to Write 圆

Stroke Order

圆 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 囗, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

圆 Radical and Character Components

Components:囗员

圆 is a phono-semantic compound: 囗 (enclosure) carries the meaning, while 员 indicates the sound.

Radical: 囗 + 7 more strokes

圆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

yuán

Meanings of 圆 in Chinese

yuán圆

A geometric shape where all points on the circumference are equidistant from the center; a circle or round object.

小猫喜欢追着毛线球绕着沙发跑，形成一个完美的圆圈

The kitten loves to chase the yarn ball, running around the sofa, forming a perfect circle.

complete and comprehensive; satisfactory, fulfilling

祝你学业有成，生活圆满。

Wishing you academic success and a fulfilling life.

To make something complete or satisfactory, often by smoothing over differences, justifying an action, or fabricating an explanation; to mediate.

当他们争论不休时，小王赶紧出来圆场，缓和了紧张的气氛。

When they were arguing endlessly, Xiao Wang quickly stepped in to smooth things over, easing the tense atmosphere.

To interpret dreams for divination, or more commonly, to fulfill or realize a dream.

她一直努力学习，希望能圆自己的大学梦。

She has been studying hard, hoping to fulfill her dream of attending university.

Smooth and mellow, often describing a voice, sound, or a tactful way of handling things.

她说话的声音很圆润，听起来很舒服。

Her speaking voice is very mellow and pleasant to listen to.

Refers to being smooth, skillful, or proficient in handling matters or skills, often implying adaptability and thoroughness, as in "圆熟" (proficient) or "圆通" (adept).

经过多年的磨练，他的技艺已经非常圆熟。

After years of practice, his skill has become very proficient.

A unit of currency, equivalent to 'yuan'.

这个手机两千五百圆。

This mobile phone costs two thousand five hundred yuan.

Common Words and Phrases with 圆

yuán圆bái白cài菜

Cabbage; round cabbage.

晚饭我们吃了用圆白菜和肉炒的菜，味道很不错。

For dinner, we had a dish stir-fried with cabbage and meat, and it tasted very good.

yuán圆bǐng饼

A flat, usually round-shaped food item (such as potato, minced meat, or minced fish) that is baked or fried.

早餐时，妈妈为我做了美味的土豆圆饼

For breakfast, Mom made me delicious potato patties.

yuán圆chǎng场

To mediate or smooth over an awkward or difficult situation; to reconcile differences or find a compromise.

两位同事因为项目意见不合，气氛有些紧张，幸好经理及时出面圆场，才让会议得以继续。

The atmosphere grew tense as two colleagues disagreed on project ideas. Fortunately, the manager stepped in to smooth things over, allowing the meeting to continue.

yuán圆chéng成

to help someone achieve their goal; to bring something to a successful completion for someone

他们齐心协力，终于圆成了这个宏伟的艺术作品。

They worked together wholeheartedly and finally brought this magnificent work of art to a perfect completion.

yuán圆dào到

Satisfactory and thorough, especially in speaking or handling matters.

她在处理客户投诉时，总是考虑得很圆到，让双方都满意。

When handling customer complaints, she is always very meticulous and thoughtful, ensuring both parties are satisfied.

yuán圆fàn范

thoughtful and complete; satisfactory

她处理事情一向圆范，很少出错

She always handles matters in a thorough and perfect manner, rarely making mistakes.

yuán圆fáng房

to consummate a marriage; to have sexual relations for the first time after marriage

在新婚之夜，新郎和新娘圆房，正式开始了他们的夫妻生活。

On their wedding night, the bride and groom consummated their marriage, officially beginning their life as husband and wife.

yuán圆fén坟

An old custom of mounding earth on a grave and performing sacrifices three days after burial.

按照老家的规矩，圆坟的时候要准备一些祭品，和家人一起去拜祭。

Following the customs of our hometown, during the 'yuanfen' ritual, we prepare offerings and go to pay respects with our family.

yuán圆gāng钢

Round steel refers to a type of steel bar with a circular cross-section.

这种新型的机器零件是用高强度圆钢加工而成的。

This new type of machine part is processed from high-strength round steel.

yuán圆gōng工

To complete a project or work.

这个项目终于圆工了，大家可以休息了。

The project is finally complete, and everyone can take a break now.

yuán圆guī规

A compass is an instrument used for drawing circles or arcs, or for measuring distances, typically consisting of two pivoted legs, one of which often holds a pencil or pen.