Learn a Chinese Character - 圆 (yuán) - Circle

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 囗 (The radical "囗" which can imply enclosure)

Stroke Count: 10 (This character has 10 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 囗 + 员 (It consists of "囗" and "员", where "囗" can represent an outline and "员" can contribute to the pronunciation and some semantic elements)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yuán (The first tone in Chinese pronunciation)

3. Meaning (含义)

圆 mainly means circle, round or circular. It can also refer to perfect, complete in some contexts. The character "圆" primarily represents the shape of a circle or something round. In certain expressions, it can convey the idea of being perfect or complete.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 圆形 (yuán xíng) - Circular shape
• 圆圈 (yuán quān) - Circle
• 圆满 (yuán mǎn) - Perfect, satisfactory

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

圆 can be used as a noun, an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a circle or round object. As an adjective, it describes something as round or perfect. The character "圆" can function as a noun, referring to a circular object, or as an adjective, describing something as being round or perfect.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the circle represents harmony, completeness and unity. For example, the full - moon on the Mid - Autumn Festival symbolizes family reunion. In Chinese culture, the circle is a symbol of harmony, completeness, and unity. For instance, the full moon during the Mid - Autumn Festival represents family reunions.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of "圆" as something round enclosed by "囗", and "员" can be used as a mnemonic for the pronunciation. 你可以把“圆”想象成被“囗”包围的圆形物体，“员”可以帮助你记住它的发音。