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源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
源 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

源 Stroke Order — How to Write 源

Stroke Order

源 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

源 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵原

源 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 原 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 10 more strokes

源 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yuán

Meanings of 源 in Chinese

1

yuán源

The origin or source of a river, spring, or stream; the place where a stream of water begins.
这座城市的饮用水源来自深山中的清澈湖泊。
The drinking water source for this city comes from a clear lake deep in the mountains.
Origin; source; root; the cause or beginning of something.
地球上的水资源是有限的。
The Earth's water resources are limited.

Common Words and Phrases with 源

1
yuán源dì地
A source region; a large geographical area on the Earth's surface where a large air mass, characterized by uniform temperature and humidity, originates.
海洋是太平洋暖湿气团的主要源地，对其沿岸地区的天气有显著影响
The ocean is the main source region for warm and humid air masses in the Pacific, significantly impacting the weather in coastal areas.
2
yuán源liú流
origin and development; source and course of a river
这部纪录片深入探讨了古代艺术的源流。
This documentary deeply explores the origin and evolution of ancient art.
3
yuán源quán泉
A source of water, or metaphorically, the origin or root of things, such as art or intellect.
知识是进步的源泉。
Knowledge is the source of progress.
4
yuán源tóu头
The origin or source of something, like the source of a river.
这条大河的源头在遥远的山脉深处，那里常年积雪。
The source of this great river is deep within the distant mountain range, where snow accumulates year-round.
5
yuán源wěi委
the whole story; the origin and development
他详细地讲述了整件事情的源委，让大家对情况有了全面的了解。
He thoroughly explained the ins and outs of the whole matter, giving everyone a complete understanding of the situation.
6
yuán源yuán源
in a steady stream
这家慈善机构的善款源源不断地涌入，帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
Donations continuously flow into this charity, helping many people in need.
7
yuán源yuǎn远liú流cháng长
Of long standing and well established.
这座城市的历史源远流长，至今仍保留着许多古老的习俗。
The history of this city is long-standing and profound, with many ancient customs still preserved to this day.

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Questions about 源

What does 源 mean in Chinese?

源 (yuán) means “Origin” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 源?

源 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 源 have?

源 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 源?

源 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 源?

The radical of 源 is 氵, and 源 is a phono-semantic compound.