COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 任 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 壬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 任 (rèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to assign
rènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rèn
任
to assign
Common words
rèn hé
任何
any; whatever; whichever
rèn wu
任务
mission; assignment; task; duty; role
zé rèn
责任
responsibility; blame; duty
dān rèn
担任
to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as
xìn rèn
信任
to trust; to have confidence in
zhǔ rèn
主任
director; head
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
任
任
任
任
任
任
任
任
LEARNING TIP
Remember 任
Say “rèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 任
Common words and phrases
rèn hé
any; whatever; whichever
rèn wu
mission; assignment; task; duty; role
zé rèn
responsibility; blame; duty
dān rèn
to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as
xìn rèn
to trust; to have confidence in
zhǔ rèn
director; head
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“任”。
Zhège zì shì “rèn”.
This character is “任”.
我正在学习“任”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rèn” zì.
I am learning the character “任”.
请写一遍“任”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rèn”.
Please write “任” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 任?
任 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 任 (rèn) mean?
任 (rèn) means to assign.
What is the radical of 任?
The radical of 任 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.