汝 (rǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 汝 (rǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汝 (rǔ) means "you (literary)". with 6 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汝 stroke by stroke?

汝 has 6 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 汝 and 㳄?

汝 (rǔ) and 㳄 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 汝?

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 汝?

Common words containing 汝 include: 汝等 (rǔ děng) — you all (literary); 汝窑 (rǔ yáo) — Ru ware (Song dynasty porcelain); 汝州 (rǔ zhōu) — Ruzhou (a place in Henan).

How to Write 汝

The character 汝 (rǔ) is written with 6 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

汝 is pronounced rǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means you (literary).

Common Words with 汝

汝等 rǔ děng

you all (literary)

汝窑 rǔ yáo

Ru ware (Song dynasty porcelain)

汝州 rǔ zhōu

Ruzhou (a place in Henan)

Example Sentences

汝等请坐。

rǔ děng qǐng zuò

You all, please be seated.

汝窑的瓷器很美。

rǔ yáo de cí qì hěn měi

Ru ware porcelain is very beautiful.

他住在汝州。

tā zhù zài rǔ zhōu

He lives in Ruzhou.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汝 (rǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汝

What does 汝 (rǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汝 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汝?

What common words use 汝?

How to Write 汝 (rǔ)