运

運
yùn
#345 most
frequent character
transport, luck, fortune, carry
verb
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

运 joins 辶 movement with 云 yún, which supplies the sound. Movement gives the first sense, to move or be in motion. From there it grew to 'transport', 'turn', 'fate', and 'use'.

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Example Sentences

我们今天运货到商店。
wǒmen jīntiān yùn huò dào shāngdiàn 。
We are transporting goods to the store today.
他在比赛中运气很好，得了第一名。
tāzài bǐsài zhōng yùnqì hěnhǎo ， déle dìyī míng 。
He had good luck in the competition and won first place.
我们需要运用这个方法来解决问题。
wǒmen xūyào yùnyòng zhègè fāngfǎ lái jiějué wèntí 。
We need to apply this method to solve the problem.

Words with similar meanings

搬运bānyùn
transport
This term emphasizes the physical movement of goods and is often used in logistics contexts.
利用lìyòng
utilize
This verb conveys the idea of making effective use of something, which is applicable when interpreting 运 in the context of 'applying' methods.

Words Starting With 运

运动yùn dòng
movement; campaign
运气yùn qi
luck (good or bad)
运用yùn yòng
to use; to put to use
运输yùn shū
transport; haulage; transit
运算yùn suàn
(mathematical) operation

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