COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 亻
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Visual abbreviation of 人
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How to Write 亻 (rén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
"person" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 9)
rénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rén
亻
"person" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 9)
Common words
rén
亻
"person" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 9)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 亻
Say “rén” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
rén
"person" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 9)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 亻?
亻 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 亻 (rén) mean?
亻 (rén) means "person" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 9).
What is the radical of 亻?
The radical of 亻 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.