COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 入
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Traditional etymology note: An arrow indicating "enter"
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How to Write 入 (rù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to enter; to go into
rùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
rù
入
to enter; to go into
Common words
jiā rù
加入
to become a member; to join; to mix into; to participate in
jìn rù
进入
to enter; to join; to go into
rù kǒu
入口
entrance; to import
rù xué
入学
to enter a school or college; to go to school for the first time as a child
rù zhù
入住
to check in (at a hotel etc)
shōu rù
收入
to take in; income; revenue
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 入
Say “rù” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 入
Common words and phrases
jiā rù
to become a member; to join; to mix into; to participate in
jìn rù
to enter; to join; to go into
rù kǒu
entrance; to import
rù xué
to enter a school or college; to go to school for the first time as a child
rù zhù
to check in (at a hotel etc)
shōu rù
to take in; income; revenue
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“入”。
Zhège zì shì “rù”.
This character is “入”.
我正在学习“入”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rù” zì.
I am learning the character “入”.
请写一遍“入”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rù”.
Please write “入” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 入?
入 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 入 (rù) mean?
入 (rù) means to enter; to go into.
What is the radical of 入?
The radical of 入 is 入, associated with Not yet classified.