Writing
多元 (duō yuán) — how to say "diverse" in Chinese
多元
Diverse
adjective
Character composition
多
many
元
element
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
儿
Son, legs
#10 · ér · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
多元文化
duō yuán wén huà
diverse culture
多元社会
duō yuán shè huì
diverse society
Examples
这个社会有多元的文化和价值观。
This society has diverse cultures and values.
文化是多元的。
Culture is diverse.
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Frequently asked questions
Diverse meaning in Mandarin
"diverse" in Chinese is 多元 (duō yuán).
What does 多元 mean in English?
多元 (duō yuán) means "Diverse".
How is 多元 pronounced?
It is pronounced duō yuán (written as duo yuan, duoyuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "diverse" in Chinese characters?
It is written 多元: 多 has 6 strokes, 元 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 多元?
多元 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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