Which Chinese characters are pronounced rou?

This page lists 7 dictionary entries with the base pinyin syllable rou, organized by their tone-marked pronunciation.

Do all rou characters have the same tone?

No. Characters can share the base syllable rou while using different Mandarin tones. The tone-marked pinyin beside each character shows the difference.

How can I practice writing rou characters?

Open any character for animated stroke order, or send the character set to the free worksheet generator for printable Tianzige or Mizige practice.

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Chinese characters with Pinyin rou

Learn how to write 7 Chinese characters pronounced “rou” across 2 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.

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START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS

Common “rou” Chinese characters

The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.

肉ròu

meat

HSK 2Learn →

柔róu

soft

HSK 6Learn →

揉róu

to knead

HSK 7–9Learn →

TONE-MARKED PINYIN