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

Q: What does 薷 (rú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薷 (rú) means "Elsholtzia (a type of herb)". with 17 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薷 stroke by stroke?

薷 has 17 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薷 and 蔬?

薷 (rú) and 蔬 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 薷?

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

Q: What common words use 薷?

Common words containing 薷 include: 香薷 (xiāng rú) — Elsholtzia; 香薷饮 (xiāng rú yǐn) — Elsholtzia decoction; 木薷 (mù rú) — elsholtzia (herb).

How to Write 薷

The character 薷 (rú) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

薷 is pronounced rú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Elsholtzia (a type of herb).

Common Words with 薷

香薷 xiāng rú

Elsholtzia

香薷饮 xiāng rú yǐn

Elsholtzia decoction

木薷 mù rú

elsholtzia (herb)

Example Sentences

香薷是一种中药材。

xiāng rú shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào cái

Elsholtzia is a type of Chinese herbal medicine.

夏天可以喝点香薷饮。

xià tiān kě yǐ hē diǎn xiāng rú yǐn

You can drink some Elsholtzia herbal tea in summer.

山坡上长满了木薷。

shān pō shàng zhǎng mǎn le mù rú

The hillside is covered with Elsholtzia.

Similar Characters

蔬 shū

蕃 fān

蕈 xùn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薷

What does 薷 (rú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薷 and 蔬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薷?

What common words use 薷?

How to Write 薷 (rú)