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

Q: What does 鞣 (róu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鞣 (róu) means "To tan (leather)". with 18 strokes and the radical 革.

Q: How do you write 鞣 stroke by stroke?

鞣 has 18 strokes. The radical is 革. 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 鞣 and 鞔?

鞣 (róu) and 鞔 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 鞣?

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

Q: What common words use 鞣?

Common words containing 鞣 include: 鞣制 (róu zhì) — Tanning; 鞣酸 (róu suān) — Tannic acid; 鞣皮 (róu pí) — To tan hides.

How to Write 鞣

The character 鞣 (róu) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 革 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鞣 is pronounced róu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To tan (leather).

Common Words with 鞣

鞣制 róu zhì

Tanning

鞣酸 róu suān

Tannic acid

鞣皮 róu pí

To tan hides

Example Sentences

皮革需要经过鞣制。

pí gé xū yào jīng guò róu zhì

Leather needs to be tanned.

茶叶里含有鞣酸。

chá yè lǐ hán yǒu róu suān

Tea leaves contain tannic acid.

鞣皮是一项传统工艺。

róu pí shì yī xiàng chuán tǒng gōng yì

Tanning hides is a traditional craft.

Similar Characters

鞔 mán

鞘 qiào

鞠 jū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鞣

What does 鞣 (róu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鞣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鞣 and 鞔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鞣?

What common words use 鞣?

How to Write 鞣 (róu)