揉 (róu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 揉 (róu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 揉 (róu) means "To rub or knead". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 揉 stroke by stroke?

揉 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 揉 and 挨?

揉 (róu) and 挨 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 揉?

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

Q: What common words use 揉?

Common words containing 揉 include: 揉眼 (róu yǎn) — To rub one's eyes; 揉面 (róu miàn) — To knead dough; 揉搓 (róu cuō) — To rub or scrub.

How to Write 揉

The character 揉 (róu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

揉 is pronounced róu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To rub or knead.

Common Words with 揉

揉眼 róu yǎn

To rub one's eyes

揉面 róu miàn

To knead dough

揉搓 róu cuō

To rub or scrub

Example Sentences

别用脏手揉眼。

bié yòng zàng shǒu róu yǎn

Don't rub your eyes with dirty hands.

奶奶在厨房揉面。

nǎi nǎi zài chú fáng róu miàn

Grandma is kneading dough in the kitchen.

轻轻揉搓这件衣服。

qīng qīng róu cuō zhè jiàn yī fú

Gently rub this garment.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 揉

What does 揉 (róu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 揉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 揉 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 揉?

What common words use 揉?

How to Write 揉 (róu)