COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 软 is built
Traditional etymology note: 车 (cart) suggests the meaning, while 欠 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 软 (ruǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soft
ruǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
ruǎn
软
soft
Common words
ruǎn jiàn
软件
(computer) software
róu ruǎn
柔软
soft
ruǎn ruò
软弱
weak; feeble; flabby
ruǎn shí lì
软实力
soft power (in international relations)
ruǎn
软
soft; flexible
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
软
软
软
软
软
软
软
软
LEARNING TIP
Remember 软
Say “ruǎn” 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 软
Common words and phrases
ruǎn jiàn
(computer) software
róu ruǎn
soft
ruǎn ruò
weak; feeble; flabby
ruǎn shí lì
soft power (in international relations)
ruǎn
soft; flexible
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“软”。
Zhège zì shì “ruǎn”.
This character is “软”.
我正在学习“软”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ruǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “软”.
请写一遍“软”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ruǎn”.
Please write “软” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 软?
软 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 软 (ruǎn) mean?
软 (ruǎn) means soft.
What is the radical of 软?
The radical of 软 is 车, associated with Not yet classified.