元
元 - yuán
first; dollar; origin; head
first; dollar; origin; headHow to read 元
Click 元 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 元 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 元 |
| Pinyin | yuán |
| English | first; dollar; origin; head |
| Radical hint | 儿 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 元代 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 元件. “”。 Please read 元凶 one more time.
Common words with this character
the Yuan or Mongol dynasty
element; component
chief offender; main culprit
leading light; founding father; principal proponent
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 元 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 元代 and 元件 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.