匀 meaning and stroke order
Equal; even, uniform
How to write 匀, 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 匀
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- even
- well-distributed
- uniform
- to distribute evenly
- to share
How 匀 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Using a spoon 勹 to measure out two equal parts 冫.
Radical: 勹 (wrap), shared by 14 characters on this site.
How to remember 匀
Picture a spoon 勹 scooping out two equal portions, shown by the two small strokes 冫 inside. Two matching scoops means everything is even, so 匀 (yún) means equal or uniform.
匀 appears most often in 均匀 (jūnyún), meaning evenly distributed, and in phrases like 匀称 (yúnchèn), well-proportioned. As a verb in speech it means to spare or share out some of what you have. Example: 你能匀给我一点儿吗？(Nǐ néng yún gěi wǒ yìdiǎnr ma?) Can you spare me a little?
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 匀 with 勺 (sháo, spoon), which has only one dot inside instead of two strokes. Also, in 均匀 both syllables are second tone, jūnyún, so do not read 匀 as yǔn or yùn.
Common words with 匀
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 均匀 | jūnyún | even; well-distributed | HSK 7-9 |
匀 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Characters that contain 匀
Learning 匀 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 匀
How many strokes are in 匀?
匀 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 匀 mean?
匀 (yún) means equal; even, uniform. A common word with it is 均匀 (jūnyún), meaning "even; well-distributed".
How do you pronounce 匀?
匀 is pronounced yún, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 匀?
The radical of 匀 is 勹, which carries the idea of "wrap". Dictionaries list 匀 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 匀?
The traditional form of 匀 is 勻. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 匀 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 匀 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 匀 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 匀 and 均?
均 (jūn) is more formal and appears in words like 平均 (píngjūn, average). 匀 is more everyday and also works as a verb meaning to spare or share out, which 均 does not.
How do you use 匀 to describe breathing or paint?
You can say 呼吸很匀 (hūxī hěn yún) for steady, even breathing, or 涂匀 (tú yún) for spreading something evenly. 匀 often follows a verb to show the action leaves an even result, as in 搅匀 (jiǎo yún), stir until even.