COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忍 is built
Traditional etymology note: A knife 刃 piercing the heart 心; 刃 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 忍 (rěn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bear
rěnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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rěn
忍
to bear
Common words
rěn shòu
忍受
to bear; to endure
cán rěn
残忍
cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless
rěn nài
忍耐
to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself
rěn xīn
忍心
to have the heart to do sth; to steel oneself to a task
róng rěn
容忍
to put up with; to tolerate
rěn
忍
to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
忍
忍
忍
忍
忍
忍
忍
忍
LEARNING TIP
Remember 忍
Say “rěn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忍
Common words and phrases
rěn shòu
to bear; to endure
cán rěn
cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless
rěn nài
to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself
rěn xīn
to have the heart to do sth; to steel oneself to a task
róng rěn
to put up with; to tolerate
rěn
to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忍?
忍 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 忍 (rěn) mean?
忍 (rěn) means to bear.
What is the radical of 忍?
The radical of 忍 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.