勻 meaning and stroke order
Equal; even, uniform
How to write 勻, stroke by stroke
4 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 勻
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- even
- well-distributed
- uniform
- to distribute evenly
- to share
How 勻 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Using a spoon 勹 to measure out two equal parts 二.
Radical: 勹 (wrap), shared by 14 characters on this site.
How to remember 勻
Picture a scoop 勹 wrapping around two equal lines 二. The scoop measures out two matching portions, so the result is even and uniform.
勻 (yún) appears mostly in compounds like 均勻 (jūnyún, even) and as a verb meaning to spread or share out evenly. Example: 把糖勻一點給我。(Bǎ táng yún yìdiǎn gěi wǒ.) Share a little of the candy with me.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 勻 (yún) with 勺 (sháo, spoon). 勺 has only one dot inside, while 勻 has two horizontal strokes 二. Also, 勻 uses the second tone, so do not read it like 云 with a flat tone.
Common words with 勻
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 均勻 | jūnyún | even; well-distributed | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 勻
How many strokes are in 勻?
勻 is written with 4 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 勻 mean?
勻 (yún) means equal; even, uniform. A common word with it is 均匀 (jūnyún), meaning "even; well-distributed".
How do you pronounce 勻?
勻 is pronounced yún, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 勻?
The radical of 勻 is 勹, which carries the idea of "wrap". Dictionaries list 勻 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 勻?
勻 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 匀, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What does 勻 mean when used as a verb?
As a verb it means to distribute evenly or to spare some for someone. For example, 勻出時間 (yún chū shíjiān) means to set aside some time.
How is 勻 different from 均 (jūn)?
Both relate to evenness, and they combine in 均勻 (jūnyún). 均 is more formal and common in words like 平均 (píngjūn, average), while 勻 is more everyday and often works as a verb for spreading or sharing.