云 Stroke Order — How to Write 云
云 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 二, 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.
云 Radical and Character Components
云 is a pictograph. A cloud.
Radical: 二 + 2 more strokes
云 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yún
Meanings of 云 in Chinese
1
yún云
When pronounced 'yún', this character means 'to speak', 'to say', or 'to quote'. It is often used in set phrases like '人云亦云' (to echo what others say, to follow the crowd) or '子曰诗云' (as Confucius said, as the Odes say). It can also be used as '云云' to mean 'and so on', 'etc.', or 'such as this'.
在做决策前，我们应该有自己的思考，而不是人云亦云。
Before making a decision, we should have our own thoughts, instead of just echoing what others say.
An archaic auxiliary particle used to introduce a statement, add emphasis, or indicate a state, often translatable as "indeed," "already," or "thus." It can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
时云晚矣。
The hour is indeed late.
Water vapor condensing into tiny droplets, forming visible masses that float in the sky; clouds.
日出时分，远处的山峦被五彩的云霞环绕，景色壮丽。
At sunrise, the distant mountains were encircled by colorful clouds and mist, a magnificent spectacle.
Refers to Yunnan Province in China, commonly used in compounds like '云腿' (Yunnan ham).
我喜欢吃云腿月饼。
I like to eat Yunnan ham mooncakes.
Numerous; a multitude.
节日期间，公园里游人如云
During the holiday, the park was crowded with numerous visitors.
Numerous and confused; in disorder. Often interchangeable with '纭' (yún), especially in describing complex or chaotic situations.
关于那件事，众说纷云，一时难辨真伪。
Regarding that matter, opinions are numerous and confused, making it difficult to discern the truth from the falsehood at once.
Common Words and Phrases with 云
1
Haze of clouds; mist
山顶被浓密的云霭笼罩着，如诗如画。
The mountain peak was shrouded in dense misty clouds, creating a picturesque scene.
2
Dark or dull stripes or spots on light-colored or translucent materials, such as on marble.
这张大理石桌面的云斑纹理非常独特。
The mottled texture of this marble tabletop is very unique.
3
a lady's beautiful hair, often described as cloud-like
舞者轻舒广袖，云鬓微颤，风姿绰约
The dancer gently extended her wide sleeves, her cloud-like hair subtly trembled, showcasing her graceful and charming demeanor.
4
Clouds; a general term for clouds.
天空中的云彩变化多端，有时像棉花糖，有时像奔腾的骏马。
The clouds in the sky are constantly changing, sometimes like cotton candy, sometimes like galloping horses.
5
A cloud layer is a stratum or layer of clouds, often appearing as stacked or stratified formations in the atmosphere.
飞机在空中穿过了厚厚的云层，最终看到了蔚蓝的天空。
The airplane passed through thick cloud layers in the sky and eventually saw the clear blue sky.
6
A cloud bank, referring to a distant, clearly defined cloud formation that covers a significant portion of the horizon but not the sky directly overhead.
清晨，太阳从东方的云堤后缓缓升起，给大地带来了温暖的光芒。
In the early morning, the sun slowly rose from behind the cloud bank in the east, bringing warm light to the earth.
7
A small water droplet in a cloud.
在寒冷的天气里，云滴可能会冻结形成冰晶。
In cold weather, cloud droplets may freeze to form ice crystals.
8
High in the clouds; also refers to cloud computing or cloud storage services.
这款最新的照片编辑软件可以将您的所有照片直接保存到云端，方便随时随地访问和分享。
This latest photo editing software can directly save all your photos to the cloud, making them convenient to access and share anytime, anywhere.
9
a mass of cloud
天空中飘着几朵洁白的云朵，看起来像棉花糖一样。
A few pure white clouds were drifting in the sky, looking like cotton candy.
10
A modal particle indicating 'that's all,' 'nothing more than that,' or 'merely so,' often used to conclude a statement.
吾今日所求者，唯此一杯清茶云尔
What I seek today is merely this cup of clear tea, that's all.
11
high sail
这艘巨轮张开云帆，驶向远方，承载着人们对未来的美好憧憬。
This giant ship unfurled its towering sails, heading towards the distant horizon, carrying people's beautiful aspirations for the future.
12
A 'sea of clouds' refers to a vast expanse of clouds seen from above, resembling ocean waves, often conveying a sense of immense height and boundless space.
清晨，我们登上海拔高峰，眼前是一片壮丽的云海，仿佛置身仙境。
In the early morning, we ascended to the high peak, and before our eyes was a magnificent sea of clouds, as if we were in a fairyland.
13
The Milky Way or the high skies.
夜幕低垂，云汉在深邃的天空中闪耀，仿佛一条银色的丝带。
As night fell, the Yunhan (Milky Way) shimmered in the deep sky, like a silver ribbon.
14
To gather or congregate in large numbers; to swarm.
世界各地的美食家云集在这座城市，品尝当地的特色菜肴。
Food enthusiasts from all over the world gathered in this city to sample local specialty dishes.
15
high in the clouds
夕阳西下，天空被染成一片金黄，飞鸟在云际自由翱翔。
As the sun set, the sky was painted golden, and birds soared freely in the expanse of the clouds.
16
Yun Jian (云间) is an ancient name for Songjiang (松江) in present-day Shanghai, historically known as Song Jiang House and named after the Western Jin Dynasty writer Lu Yun.
昔日云间府城，如今依然保留着许多古朴的园林和典雅的建筑，吸引着游人探访其深厚的文化底蕴。
The former Yun jian prefecture city still preserves many ancient gardens and elegant buildings, attracting visitors to explore its profound cultural heritage.
More words with 云
- céng层yún云stratus, stratus cloud
- chóu愁yún云clouds of sorrow, gloom
- suì碎yún云Fragmented clouds, Broken clouds
- tóng彤yún云reddish clouds, vermilion clouds
- zhào赵yún云Zhao Yun
- zhù驻yún云Cloud Resident, Residing in the Cloud
- xiáng祥yún云Auspicious cloud, Propitious cloud
- mó蘑gū菇yún云mushroom cloud
- biāo飑yún云squall cloud, squall
- jià驾yún云ride the clouds, cloud riding
- qìng庆yún云Auspicious Cloud
- è遏yún云Loud and resonating (of singing), Resounding
- jù飓fēng风yún云Hurricane cloud
- yún云wù雾mist, fog
- yún云xiāo霄the sky, the heavens
- bái白yún云white cloud
- wū乌yún云dark clouds, gloom
- yún云huán鬟cloud-like bun, cloud bun
- yún云shì室cloud chamber
- yún云wén纹Cloud pattern, Cloud motif
Idioms with 云
- yún云dàn淡fēng风qīng轻calm and serene
- yún云guò过tiān天kōng空calm after the storm
- yún云huán鬟wù雾bìn鬓beautiful, luxuriant hair
- yún云kāi开jiàn见rì日difficulties resolved, brighter period emerges
- yún云kāi开wù雾sàn散worries and doubts dispelled, clarity achieved
- yún云lóng龙fēng风hǔ虎talented people gather and create impact
- yún云xiāo消wù雾sàn散disperse like clouds and mist
- yún云xiāo消yǔ雨sàn散troubles vanish like clouds and rain
- yún云xīng兴xiá霞wèi蔚magnificent and colorful scenery
- yún云yān烟guò过yǎn眼fleeting like clouds and smoke
- yún云yóu游tiān天xià下Wander the world like a cloud
- yún云zhē遮wù雾zhàng障obscured by clouds and fog
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Open the tool →Questions about 云
What does 云 mean in Chinese?
云 (yún) means “When pronounced 'yún'” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 云?
云 is pronounced yún in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 云 have?
云 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 云?
云 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 二. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 云?
The radical of 云 is 二, and 云 is a pictograph.
