Level 3 · Unit 2 City, Infrastructure & Tax

How to Write 园 (yuán)

Meaning: "Park / Garden"
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Detailed Mastery Guide for 园

The character 园 (Traditional: 園) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Park / Garden". In our Level 3 curriculum, we focus on the 13-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.

Writing & Recognition

Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under City, Infrastructure & Tax, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary

公园 / 公園 gōngyuán gung1 jyun4
public park
校园 / 校園 xiàoyuán haau6 jyun4
campus

Radical Breakdown

Breaking it down: The character 园 is built on the radical Enclosure 囗 (31). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.

Etymology & Origins

Simplified form of 園, where the phonetic component 袁 is replaced by 元 to signify the circular shape of a garden.

Example Sentence

Simplified: 我们在公园里散步。

Wǒmen zài gōngyuán lǐ sànbù.

Traditional: 我們在公園裡散步。

ngo5 mun4 zoi6 gung1 jyun4 leoi5 saan3 bou6.

"We are taking a walk in the park."

Dialect Pronunciation

In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as yuán. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is jyun4. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.

Practice & Retention

To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.

Quick Self-Check

What is the meaning of '园'?

A) Garden
B) Mountain
C) River
D) House

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