援 Stroke Order — How to Write 援
援 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.
援 Radical and Character Components
援 is an ideographic compound. To lead 爰 by hand 扌; 爰 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 扌 + 9 more strokes
援 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yuán
Meanings of 援 in Chinese
1
yuán援
To pull, to climb (as in clambering up), or to extend a helping hand.
小猴子在树上攀援着，身手敏捷
The little monkey was clambering in the tree, nimble and agile.
To help, aid, or rescue; to provide support. Often used in compound words such as 'support' (支援), 'aid' (援助), 'rescue team' (援军), or 'reinforce' (增援).
消防员赶到现场，增援了其他队员，成功援救了被困人员
The firefighters arrived at the scene, reinforced other team members, and successfully rescued the trapped individuals.
To quote, cite, or adduce (as evidence or a precedent).
他在演讲中援引了一个经典案例。
In his speech, he cited a classic case.
To hold or grasp, specifically to take up a writing brush or pen.
他援笔疾书，很快就完成了这篇报告。
He took up his pen and wrote quickly, completing the report in no time.
Common Words and Phrases with 援
1
to take up a pen
面对美景，诗人不禁援笔赋诗。
Faced with the beautiful scenery, the poet couldn't help but take up his pen and compose a poem.
2
To write an essay instantly upon taking up a pen, describing someone with great literary talent and quick wit.
他才思敏捷，援笔成章，每次都能在短时间内完成高质量的文章。
He is quick-witted and can compose effortlessly, always completing high-quality articles in a short amount of time.
3
Reinforcement troops or additional forces sent to support an army.
城池被围困多日，守军焦急地期盼援兵到来
The city has been under siege for many days, and the defenders are anxiously awaiting the arrival of reinforcements.
4
To cite ancient examples or historical precedents to explain or justify present circumstances or arguments.
在探讨如何改进现代教育时，他常常援古证今，引用孔子的教学理念来强调师德的重要性。
When discussing how to improve modern education, he often cited ancient examples to validate his points, quoting Confucius's teaching philosophies to emphasize the importance of teacher ethics.
5
To aid and build; to provide assistance for construction projects.
当地企业积极援建了社区的公共图书馆，为居民提供了丰富的阅读资源。
Local enterprises actively supported the construction of the community's public library, providing rich reading resources for residents.
6
To rescue or save someone from danger or distress.
消防员迅速赶到现场，援救了被困在火海中的居民。
The firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and rescued the residents trapped in the blazing fire.
7
8
cite a precedent
在制定新的规章制度时，我们通常会援例行业内的最佳实践，以确保公平和效率。
When formulating new rules and regulations, we typically cite the best practices within the industry as precedents to ensure fairness and efficiency.
9
Foreign aid; economic or technical assistance to other countries or regions.
这个慈善机构每年都会推出援外项目，帮助提升贫困地区的基础设施。
This charity launches foreign assistance projects annually to help improve infrastructure in underprivileged regions.
10
To raise doubts and inquire about the reasons or principles; to ask about questions and reasons.
在阅读复杂的哲学著作时，他总是习惯于援疑质理，以确保自己真正理解其中的深层含义。
When reading complex philosophical works, he always habitually raises doubts and questions principles to ensure he truly understands their deep meanings.
11
To cite, quote, or refer to; also, to recommend.
在论文中，作者援引了多位专家的观点来支持自己的论点。
In the paper, the author cited the views of several experts to support their argument.
12
To cite, quote, or invoke (a rule, precedent, etc.); also, to recommend and use.
在这次讨论中，他援用了最新的研究数据来支持自己的观点。
During the discussion, he cited the latest research data to support his point of view.
13
To help, support, or provide aid to someone or something, often in a difficult situation.
社区志愿者们为新来的居民提供了很多生活上的援助。
Community volunteers offered a lot of living assistance to the new residents.
More words with 援
- ào奥yuán援powerful backing, strong support
- jiù救yuán援rescue, aid
- gōng攻chéng城dǎ打yuán援Attack the city to strike the reinforcements
- pān攀yuán援climb, clamber
- yuán援shǒu手help, assistance
- zhī支yuán援support, aid
- shēn伸chū出yuán援shǒu手Extend a helping hand, Lend a hand
- jiù救yuán援rén人yuán员rescuer, rescue worker
- huǒ火lì力zhī支yuán援fire support, artillery support
- jiù救yuán援duì队rescue team, search and rescue team
- jiù救yuán援wù物zī资relief supplies, aid supplies
- pān攀yuán援zhí植wù物climber, climbing plant
- pàn畔yuán援neighboring support, border assistance
- shī施yǐ以yuán援shǒu手lend a hand, offer help
- jǐn紧jí急jiù救yuán援Emergency rescue, Urgent rescue
- jiù救yuán援duì队wǔ伍rescue team, rescue squad
- jiù救yuán援rèn任wu务rescue mission
- jiù救yuán援xíng行dòng动rescue operation, rescue mission
- shēn伸yuán援shǒu手offer a helping hand, lend a hand
- wài外bù部jiù救yuán援External rescue, Outside help
Idioms with 援
- bā八fāng方zhī支yuán援support and aid from all directions
- dàn弹jìn尽yuán援jué绝all resources and support exhausted
- gū孤lì立wú无yuán援isolated and without aid
- liáng粮jìn尽yuán援jué绝out of food and cut off from help
- sǎo嫂nì溺shū叔yuán援Adapt to circumstances
- wéi围chéng城dǎ打yuán援besiege a city to strike reinforcements
- yuán援bǐ笔ér而jiù就take up the pen and finish quickly
- yuán援bǐ笔lì立chéng成write with great speed and facility
- yuán援bǐ笔lì立jiù就write with great ease and speed
- yuán援gǔ古cì刺jīn今criticize present by citing past
- yuán援zhī之yǐ以shǒu手lend a helping hand
- shǒu首wěi尾xiāng相yuán援mutual support from beginning to end
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Open the tool →Questions about 援
What does 援 mean in Chinese?
援 (yuán) means “To pull” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 援?
援 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 援 have?
援 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 援?
援 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 援?
The radical of 援 is 扌, and 援 is an ideographic compound.