yuán ㄩㄢˊ jyun4

  • cause
  • reason
  • karma
  • fate
  • predestined affinity
  • margin
  • hem
  • edge
  • along

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 缘 (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

  • 看缘分吧。 Let's see what fate has prescribed.
  • 西洋常春藤是攀緣藤本植物。 English ivy is a climbing vine.
  • 你知道为什么吗?是猫的缘故。 And you know why? Because of cats.
  • 有缘千里来相会,无缘对面不相逢。 Those fated to meet will do so regardless of distance. Those not fated will not, even if they are across from one another.
  • 我討厭前面的車毫無緣故地突然煞車。 I hate when the driver in front of me hits the brakes for no reason.

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