How to Write 辱 (rǔ) — Meaning “to insult; to humiliate; disgrace.”

Think of the top part 寸 (hand) pushing down on 辰 (a shell, representing a precious thing). Imagine someone using their hand to crush your valuable shell — that action is an insult and a humiliation.

The upper part 辰 has a horizontal stroke that extends to the left, and the 寸 below starts slightly to the right. Be careful not to make the 寸 too small; the entire character should feel balanced, with the bottom part supporting the top.

Common phrases include 侮辱 (wǔ rǔ) meaning 'to insult' someone, 耻辱 (chǐ rǔ) meaning 'shame or disgrace', and 辱骂 (rǔ mà) meaning 'to verbally abuse'. You use these when describing actions that damage a person's dignity or reputation.

辱 is a serious word, often appearing in formal or written contexts to talk about insults or dishonor. In Chinese culture, avoiding 耻辱 (disgrace) is important, so using this character carries strong negative emotion — it is not used lightly in casual conversation.

Common words containing 辱 include: 侮辱 (wǔ rǔ) — To insult / To humiliate / To dishonor; 耻辱 (chǐ rǔ) — shame; disgrace; 辱骂 (rǔ mà) — to insult; to abuse verbally..