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

Q: What does 襦 (rú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 襦 (rú) means "short coat, jacket, or undershirt". with 19 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 襦 stroke by stroke?

襦 has 19 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 襦 and 襁?

襦 (rú) and 襁 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 襦?

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

Q: What common words use 襦?

Common words containing 襦 include: 襦裙 (rú qún) — Ruqun (traditional Chinese outfit with a short blouse and long skirt); 短襦 (duǎn rú) — Short jacket (traditional clothing).; 汗襦 (hàn rú) — short undershirt.

How to Write 襦

The character 襦 (rú) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

襦 is pronounced rú in Mandarin Chinese. It means short coat, jacket, or undershirt.

Common Words with 襦

襦裙 rú qún

Ruqun (traditional Chinese outfit with a short blouse and long skirt)

短襦 duǎn rú

Short jacket (traditional clothing).

汗襦 hàn rú

short undershirt

Example Sentences

她穿着漂亮的襦裙。

tā chuān zhe piào liàng de rú qún

She is wearing a beautiful Ruqun.

这种短襦很轻便。

zhè zhǒng duǎn rú hěn qīng biàn

This short jacket is very light and convenient.

汗襦已经湿透了。

hàn rú yǐ jīng shī tòu le

The undershirt is already soaked through.

Similar Characters

襁 qiǎng

襟 jīn

襢 tǎn

Practice Writing 襦 (rú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 襦

What does 襦 (rú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 襦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 襦 and 襁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 襦?

What common words use 襦?

How to Write 襦 (rú)