濡 (rú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 濡 (rú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 濡 (rú) means "To moisten; to soak". with 17 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 濡 stroke by stroke?

濡 has 17 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 濡 and 滕?

濡 (rú) and 滕 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 濡?

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

Q: What common words use 濡?

Common words containing 濡 include: 濡湿 (rú shī) — To soak; to dampen; 濡养 (rú yǎng) — To nourish; to nurture; 濡笔 (rú bǐ) — to dip a brush in ink.

How to Write 濡

The character 濡 (rú) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

濡 is pronounced rú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To moisten; to soak.

Common Words with 濡

濡湿 rú shī

To soak; to dampen

濡养 rú yǎng

To nourish; to nurture

濡笔 rú bǐ

to dip a brush in ink

Example Sentences

汗水濡湿了我的衬衫。

hàn shuǐ rú shī le wǒ de chèn shān

Sweat moistened my shirt.

这里的土地得到了濡养。

zhè lǐ de tǔ dì dé dào le rú yǎng

The land here has been well-nourished.

他正在濡笔写书法。

tā zhèng zài rú bǐ xiě shū fǎ

He is dipping his brush in ink to practice calligraphy.

Similar Characters

滕 téng

潘 pān

潜 qián

Practice Writing 濡 (rú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 濡

What does 濡 (rú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 濡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 濡 and 滕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 濡?

What common words use 濡?

How to Write 濡 (rú)