亻 (rén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亻 (rén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亻 (rén) means "person radical (on the left side)". with 2 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 亻 stroke by stroke?

亻 has 2 strokes. The radical is 人. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 亻 and 人?

亻 (rén) and 人 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 亻?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 人. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 亻?

Common words containing 亻 include: 单人旁 (dān rén páng) — the 'person' radical (亻); 他们 (tā men) — They.; 伙计 (huǒ jì) — Shop assistant; fellow; partner..

How to Write 亻

The character 亻 (rén) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

亻 is pronounced rén in Mandarin Chinese. It means person radical (on the left side).

Common Words with 亻

单人旁 dān rén páng

the 'person' radical (亻)

他们 tā men

They.

伙计 huǒ jì

Shop assistant; fellow; partner.

Example Sentences

“你”字有单人旁。

nǐ zì yǒu dān rén páng

The character '你' has the 'standing person' radical.

他们是我的同学。

tā men shì wǒ de tóng xué

They are my classmates.

店里的伙计很热情。

diàn lǐ de huǒ jì hěn rè qíng

The shop assistant is very warm and welcoming.

Similar Characters

人 rén

亼 jí

亾 wáng

Practice Writing 亻 (rén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亻

What does 亻 (rén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亻 and 人?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亻?

What common words use 亻?

How to Write 亻 (rén)