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

Q: What does 褥 (rù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 褥 (rù) means "mattress; bedding". with 15 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 褥 stroke by stroke?

褥 has 15 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 褥 and 裨?

褥 (rù) and 裨 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 褥?

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 褥?

Common words containing 褥 include: 褥子 (rù zi) — mattress; sleeping mat; 被褥 (bèi rù) — Bedding (quilt and mattress); 床褥 (chuáng rù) — bedding; mattress pad.

How to Write 褥

The character 褥 (rù) is written with 15 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

褥 is pronounced rù in Mandarin Chinese. It means mattress; bedding.

Common Words with 褥

褥子 rù zi

mattress; sleeping mat

被褥 bèi rù

Bedding (quilt and mattress)

床褥 chuáng rù

bedding; mattress pad

Example Sentences

床上的褥子很软。

chuáng shàng de rù zi hěn ruǎn

The mattress pad on the bed is very soft.

我们要换新被褥。

wǒ men yào huàn xīn bèi rù

We need to change the bedding.

这套床褥很舒服。

zhè tào chuáng rù hěn shū fú

This bedding is very comfortable.

Similar Characters

裨 bì

裰 duō

裱 biǎo

Practice Writing 褥 (rù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 褥

What does 褥 (rù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 褥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 褥 and 裨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 褥?

What common words use 褥?

How to Write 褥 (rù)