COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刃 is built
Traditional etymology note: A knife 刀 sharp enough to draw blood 丶
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How to Write 刃 (rèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
edge of blade
rènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rèn
刃
edge of blade
Common words
rèn
刃
edge of blade
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刃
Say “rèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刃
Common words and phrases
rèn
edge of blade
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刃”。
Zhège zì shì “rèn”.
This character is “刃”.
我正在学习“刃”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rèn” zì.
I am learning the character “刃”.
请写一遍“刃”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rèn”.
Please write “刃” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刃?
刃 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 刃 (rèn) mean?
刃 (rèn) means edge of blade.
What is the radical of 刃?
The radical of 刃 is 刀, associated with Not yet classified.