COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 柔 is built
Traditional etymology note: Wood 木 so soft it can be cut 矛
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How to Write 柔 (róu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soft
róuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
róu
柔
soft
Common words
róu ruǎn
柔软
soft
wēn róu
温柔
gentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to describe a girl or woman)
róu hé
柔和
gentle; soft
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 柔
Say “róu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 柔
Common words and phrases
róu ruǎn
soft
wēn róu
gentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to describe a girl or woman)
róu hé
gentle; soft
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 柔?
柔 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 柔 (róu) mean?
柔 (róu) means soft.
What is the radical of 柔?
The radical of 柔 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.