忍 (rěn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 忍 (rěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忍 (rěn) means "to endure; to tolerate". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 忍 stroke by stroke?

忍 has 7 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 忍 and 必?

忍 (rěn) and 必 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 忍?

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

Q: What common words use 忍?

Common words containing 忍 include: 忍不住 (rěn bú zhù) — cannot help; unable to bear; 忍受 (rěn shòu) — to endure; to bear; 容忍 (róng rěn) — To tolerate.

How to Write 忍

The character 忍 (rěn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

忍 is pronounced rěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to endure; to tolerate.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 忍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 忍

忍不住 rěn bú zhù

cannot help; unable to bear

忍受 rěn shòu

to endure; to bear

容忍 róng rěn

To tolerate

Example Sentences

我忍不住笑了。

wǒ rěn bú zhù xiào le

I couldn't help laughing.

他无法忍受吵闹。

tā wú fǎ rěn shòu chǎo nào

He cannot stand the noise.

老师对他很容忍。

lǎo shī duì tā hěn róng rěn

The teacher is very tolerant of him.

Similar Characters

必 bì

忌 jì

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 忍 (rěn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忍

What does 忍 (rěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忍 and 必?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忍?

What common words use 忍?

How to Write 忍 (rěn)