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鸳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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鸳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

鸳 Stroke Order — How to Write 鸳

Stroke Order

鸳 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鸟, 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.

鸳 Radical and Character Components

Components:夗鸟

鸳 is a phono-semantic compound: 鸟 (bird) carries the meaning, while 夗 indicates the sound.

Radical: 鸟 + 5 more strokes

鸳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yuān

Meanings of 鸳 in Chinese

1

yuān鸳

Mandarin duck; often used to symbolize a devoted couple or a pair of complementary items in Chinese culture and literature. Can also be used as a short form, e.g., '鸳侣' (yuānlǚ) meaning an 'enviable couple'.
他们俩是人人羡慕的鸳侣。
They are an enviable couple.
Refers to the mandarin duck, symbolizing a devoted couple or lovers due to their lifelong pairing.
池塘里，一对鸳鸯正在戏水
In the pond, a pair of mandarin ducks are playing in the water.

Common Words and Phrases with 鸳

1
yuān鸳yāng鸯
Mandarin duck, a colorful Asian duck species, often symbolizing an affectionate couple.
这对鸳鸯在湖面上优雅地游弋着，它们的美丽吸引了许多游客。
The pair of mandarin ducks gracefully swam on the lake, their beauty attracting many visitors.
2
yuān鸳yāng鸯lóu楼
A public apartment or temporary housing specifically provided for newly-weds for short-term use.
这对新婚夫妇申请到了鸳鸯楼，作为他们正式安家前的临时住所。
The newlywed couple applied for a 'Mandarin Duck Building' unit as their temporary residence before settling into their permanent home.

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Questions about 鸳

What does 鸳 mean in Chinese?

鸳 (yuān) means “Mandarin duck” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 鸳?

鸳 is pronounced yuān in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 鸳 have?

鸳 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 鸳?

鸳 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 鸟. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 鸳?

The radical of 鸳 is 鸟, and 鸳 is a phono-semantic compound.