元
Meaning:
first; dollar; origin; head
HSK 3
Frequency:
#477
Pinyin:
yuán
Strokes:
4
Radical:
儿
How to Write 元 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
4
About "元" in Chinese
The Chinese character 元 (yuán) means "first; dollar; origin; head". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 元 include: 一元, 三元, 三元.
📚 Words and Phrases with 元
Common words containing this character
一元
(math.) single-variable; univariate
HSK 2
三元
see 三元區|三元区[San1 yuan2 Qu1]
HSK 2
三元
(old) first place in civil service examinations at three levels: provincial 解元[jie4 yuan2], metropolitan 會元|会元[hui4 yuan2] and palace 狀元|状元[zhuang4 yuan2]
HSK 2
上元
see 元宵節|元宵节[Yuan2 xiao1 jie2]
HSK 2
中元
Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased
HSK 2
二元
duality
HSK 2
位元
(Tw) (computing) bit
HSK 2
像元
pixel (remote sensing imagery)
HSK 2
元代
the Yuan or Mongol dynasty (1279-1368)
HSK 2
元件
element
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A man 儿 with two lines emphasizing their head 二
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "元"?
- The pinyin is yuán
- How many strokes does "元" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "元" mean?
- first; dollar; origin; head
- What is the radical of "元"?
- The radical is "儿"