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运 Stroke Order — How to Write 运

Stroke Order

运 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, 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.

运 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶云

运 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 云 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 4 more strokes

运 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yùn

Meanings of 运 in Chinese

1

yùn运

To move in a sequence; to operate or run (as a machine); to perform exercises or physical activities.
这台机器运行良好。
This machine is running well.
To transport, carry, or convey goods or passengers (e.g., via air, sea, or land).
这家公司提供全球范围的货物运输服务。
This company provides global freight transport services.
To use, apply, operate, or strategize; to wield (e.g., a pen).
他善于运用所学的知识解决问题。
He is good at applying the knowledge he has learned to solve problems.
Fate; luck; destiny; one's lot in life.
相信自己的努力可以改变命运
Believe that your own efforts can change your destiny.
Refers to the extent or distance covered, often implying a significant stretch or reach.
这条河流广运千里,滋养着沿岸的农田。
This river stretches for a thousand li, nourishing the farmlands along its banks.

Common Words and Phrases with 运

1
yùn运bǐ笔
To wield a pen or brush; the technique and movement involved in applying strokes.
这位画家在描绘山水时,运笔流畅,墨色深浅得宜,展现了高超的技艺
When depicting landscapes, this painter's brushwork is smooth, and the ink tones are well-balanced, showcasing superb skill.
2
yùn运chéng程
The distance or route of heavy-duty transport; a haul.
这家物流公司正在优化其货物的运程,以降低成本并提高效率。
This logistics company is optimizing the transportation route of its goods to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
3
yùn运chóu筹
to plan and strategize; to make overall plans and arrangements
项目经理负责运筹资源,确保项目按时完成
The project manager is responsible for strategizing resource allocation to ensure the timely completion of the project.
4
yùn运chóu筹wéi帷wò幄
to devise strategies within a command tent; to plan and strategize effectively.
尽管他身居幕后,却运筹帷幄,确保了整个项目的顺利进行
Although he remained behind the scenes, he effectively devised strategies and directed the overall project, ensuring its smooth progression.
5
yùn运chóu筹xué学
Operations Research (OR) is a scientific discipline that applies advanced analytical methods to improve decision-making and optimize complex systems. It uses mathematical models, statistics, and algorithms to find optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex problems, especially in business, engineering, and government.
运筹学在优化物流路线和库存管理方面发挥着关键作用
Operations research plays a key role in optimizing logistics routes and inventory management.
6
yùn运dān单
A waybill is a document issued by a carrier detailing a shipment of goods.
当货物到达时,收货人需要凭运单进行签收。
When the goods arrive, the consignee needs to sign for them using the waybill.
7
yùn运dòng动
Physical exercise; also, motion or a social movement.
大家都在运动,为即将到来的社区义卖会做准备。
Everyone is busy organizing and preparing for the upcoming community charity sale.
8
yùn运dòng动chǎng场
A venue for sports activities or competitions.
学生们在运动场上踢足球。
Students are playing football on the sports field.
9
yùn运dòng动huì会
An organized event featuring various sports competitions, often referred to as a sports meeting or athletic meeting.
学校每年都会举办一次春季运动会,同学们积极报名参加各项比赛。
The school holds a spring sports meet every year, and students actively sign up for various competitions.
10
yùn运dòng动yuán员
An athlete, a sportsman or sportswoman; a person who regularly participates in sports and competes in events.
这位运动员每天都努力训练,以提高自己的表现。
This athlete trains hard every day to improve their performance.
11
yùn运dòng动zhàn战
Mobile warfare (yùndòngzhàn) is a military strategy characterized by the rapid movement of large regular army units across extensive battlefields for quick-decision offensive operations, also known as maneuver warfare.
在这场模拟演习中,红方采用了运动战的策略,迅速调动部队,突破了蓝方的防线。
In this simulated exercise, the Red team adopted a strategy of maneuver warfare, rapidly mobilizing troops and breaking through the Blue team's defenses.
12
yùn运fèi费
Freight or transportation expenses for shipping goods.
我们公司承担所有国际订单的运费
Our company covers the shipping costs for all international orders.
13
yùn运hé河
An artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage.
这条运河连接着两个重要的城市。
This canal connects two important cities.
14
yùn运huò货yuán员
A person who transports goods.
运货员小心翼翼地把易碎的包裹搬上了卡车。
The delivery person carefully loaded the fragile package onto the truck.
15
yùn运jià价
The rate charged for transporting goods or passengers.
由于燃油价格上涨,航空公司宣布将调整国际航线的运价。
Due to rising fuel prices, the airline announced it would adjust the fares for international routes.

More words with 运

  • bān搬yùn运move, transport
  • è厄yùn运misfortune or bad luck
  • xìng幸yùn运Good fortune; good luck.
  • yā押yùn运Escort, Guard
  • bó驳yùn运transshipment, lighterage
  • cáo漕yùn运tribute grain transport, grain transport by canal
  • chǔ储yùn运preservation and transportation
  • è噩yùn运bad luck; misfortune
  • fàn贩yùn运transport goods for sale
  • lù陆yùn运land transportation
  • shū输yùn运Transport, Transportation
  • tuó驮yùn运Transport, Carry
  • zài载yùn运Transport, Carry
  • hóng鸿yùn运Good luck or great blessing.
  • xiè谢líng灵yùn运Xie Lingyun
  • xìng幸yùn运ér儿A lucky person; fortune's favorite.
  • jiǎn蹇yùn运bad luck; misfortune
  • pèng碰yùn运qi气to try one's luck; to take a chance
  • wò斡yùn运manage, control
  • yún匀sù速yùn运dòng动Uniform motion, Constant velocity

Idioms with 运

  • yùn运yòng用zì自rú如use with great ease and proficiency
  • cái财yùn运hēng亨tōng通financial luck and prosperity
  • dī低méi眉dǎo倒yùn运down on one's luck
  • fèng奉tiān天chéng承yùn运By the Mandate of Heaven
  • guān官yùn运hēng亨tōng通smooth official career
  • hóng鸿yùn运dāng当tóu头great fortune shining upon one
  • jiàng匠xīn心dú独yùn运display unique ingenuity
  • shí时lái来yùn运zhuǎn转luck turns for the better
  • shí时yùn运bù不jì济Out of luck
  • shí时yùn运hēng亨tōng通one's luck is in
  • yìng应tiān天chéng承yùn运Align with Heaven's will, embrace destiny
  • yìng应yùn运ér而shēng生arise when the time is ripe

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Questions about 运

What does 运 mean in Chinese?

运 (yùn) means “To move in a sequence” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 运?

运 is pronounced yùn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 运 have?

运 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 运?

运 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 运?

The radical of 运 is 辶, and 运 is a phono-semantic compound.

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