COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 冉 is built
冉 can be remembered by breaking it into 冂 + 土. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 冉 (rǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
edge of a tortoiseshell
rǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rǎn
冉
edge of a tortoiseshell
Common words
rǎn
冉
edge of a tortoiseshell
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 冉
Say “rǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 冉
Common words and phrases
rǎn
edge of a tortoiseshell
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“冉”。
Zhège zì shì “rǎn”.
This character is “冉”.
我正在学习“冉”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “冉”.
请写一遍“冉”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rǎn”.
Please write “冉” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 冉?
冉 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 冉 (rǎn) mean?
冉 (rǎn) means edge of a tortoiseshell.
What is the radical of 冉?
The radical of 冉 is 冂, associated with Not yet classified.