COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 若 is built
若 can be remembered by breaking it into 艹 + 右. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 若 (ruò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to seem
ruòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ruò
若
to seem
Common words
ruò gān
若干
a certain number or amount; how many?; how much?
ruò shì
若是
if
tǎng ruò
倘若
if; supposing; in case
shòu chǒng ruò jīng
受宠若惊
overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)
ruò
若
to seem; like; as; if
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
若
若
若
若
若
若
若
若
LEARNING TIP
Remember 若
Say “ruò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 若
Common words and phrases
ruò gān
a certain number or amount; how many?; how much?
ruò shì
if
tǎng ruò
if; supposing; in case
shòu chǒng ruò jīng
overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)
ruò
to seem; like; as; if
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“若”。
Zhège zì shì “ruò”.
This character is “若”.
我正在学习“若”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ruò” zì.
I am learning the character “若”.
请写一遍“若”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ruò”.
Please write “若” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 若?
若 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 若 (ruò) mean?
若 (ruò) means to seem.
What is the radical of 若?
The radical of 若 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.