援yuán
to assist; to lead; to quote, to cite. 12 strokes, radical 扌, first met in HSK 6.
How to write 援
Strokes 1–3 write 扌, then strokes 4–12 write 爰.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 援 · the stroke-order rules
What 援 is made of
扌 (shǒu, hand) and 爰 (yuán, to lead on to).
To lead 爰 by hand 扌; 爰 also provides the pronunciation.
Words that use 援
| 救援 | rescue, to rescue 指对遇险的人展开抢救与帮助 消防队连夜赶赴现场救援。The fire brigade reached the scene overnight and mounted a rescue. Lesson 605, 洪流义举 · 明辨是非与匡扶正义 · Discerning Truth & Upholding Justice |
| 援助 | assistance, aid 指给予支持和帮助 远方的几家机构也提供了援助。Several bodies far away also offered assistance. Lesson 680, 原告陈述 · 探赜索隐与勇攀高峰 · Pioneering Exploration & Peak Achievements |
| 支援 | to give support, assist 指派出人力物力帮助 邻县派人前来支援，帐篷用几根树枝支撑起来。The neighbouring county sent people to help. Lesson 688, 医生义诊 · 风云际会与鼎盛宏猷 · Historical Moments & Prosperous Enterprises |
More characters with the radical 扌
All 105 of them, and what the radical means, on the 手 radical page.