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

Q: What does 洳 (rù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洳 (rù) means "Damp; marshy (often used in river names)". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洳 stroke by stroke?

洳 has 9 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 洳 and 㳄?

洳 (rù) 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 洳?

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 洳?

Common words containing 洳 include: 洳河 (rù hé) — Ru River; 沮洳 (jù rù) — marshy; swampy; 洳水 (rù shuǐ) — Ru River.

How to Write 洳

The character 洳 (rù) is written with 9 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

洳 is pronounced rù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Damp; marshy (often used in river names).

Common Words with 洳

洳河 rù hé

Ru River

沮洳 jù rù

marshy; swampy

洳水 rù shuǐ

Ru River

Example Sentences

这是一条叫洳河的河。

zhè shì yī tiáo jiào rù hé de hé

This is a river called the Ru River.

这里的地方很沮洳。

zhè lǐ de dì fāng hěn jù rù

This place is marshy and damp.

洳水在北方。

rù shuǐ zài běi fāng

The Ru River is in the north.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洳

What does 洳 (rù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洳 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洳?

What common words use 洳?

How to Write 洳 (rù)