元
元
- surname Yuan
- Yuan dynasty (1279–1368)
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- currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan)
- (bound form) first; original; primary
- (bound form) basic; fundamental
- (bound form) constituent; part
- (prefix) meta-
- (math.) argument; variable
- era (of a reign)
- (Tw) (geology) eon
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 元 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 50日元。 It's 50 yen.
- 只要十元！ It only costs $10.00!
- 元旦快樂！ Happy New Year!
- 日元涨了。 The Japanese yen rose.
- 我欠他一百元。 I owe him $100.
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