入 (rù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 入 (rù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 入 (rù) means "to enter / to join". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 2 strokes and the radical 入.

Q: How do you write 入 stroke by stroke?

入 has 2 strokes. The radical is 入. 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 入 and 内?

入 (rù) and 内 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 入?

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

Q: What common words use 入?

Common words containing 入 include: 入口 (rù kǒu) — entrance / entry; 进入 (jìn rù) — To enter / To go into; 入学 (rù xué) — to start school / enrollment.

How to Write 入

The character 入 (rù) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 入 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

入 is pronounced rù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to enter / to join.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 入 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 入

入口 rù kǒu

entrance / entry

进入 jìn rù

To enter / To go into

入学 rù xué

to start school / enrollment

Example Sentences

超市的入口在哪里？

chāo shì de rù kǒu zài nǎ lǐ

Where is the entrance to the supermarket?

请进入房间休息。

qǐng jìn rù fáng jiān xiū xī

Please go into the room to rest.

他今年九月入学。

tā jīn nián jiǔ yuè rù xué

He starts school this September.

Similar Characters

内 nèi

Practice Writing 入 (rù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 入

What does 入 (rù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 入 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 入 and 内?

What mistakes do learners make writing 入?

What common words use 入?

How to Write 入 (rù)