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

Q: What does 柔 (róu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柔 (róu) means "Soft, flexible, or gentle.". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柔 stroke by stroke?

柔 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柔 and 杆?

柔 (róu) and 杆 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 柔?

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

Q: What common words use 柔?

Common words containing 柔 include: 柔软 (róu ruǎn) — soft; 温柔 (wēn róu) — Gentle and tender; 柔和 (róu hé) — Soft, gentle, or mild..

How to Write 柔

The character 柔 (róu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

柔 is pronounced róu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soft, flexible, or gentle..

Common Words with 柔

柔软 róu ruǎn

soft

温柔 wēn róu

Gentle and tender

柔和 róu hé

Soft, gentle, or mild.

Example Sentences

这里的沙发很柔软。

zhè lǐ de shā fā hěn róu ruǎn

The sofa here is very soft.

她的声音很温柔。

tā de shēng yīn hěn wēn róu

Her voice is very gentle.

房间里的灯光很柔和。

fáng jiān lǐ de dēng guāng hěn róu hé

The light in the room is very soft.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柔 (róu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柔

What does 柔 (róu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柔 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柔?

What common words use 柔?

How to Write 柔 (róu)