软 (ruǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 软 (ruǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 软 (ruǎn) means "Soft or weak". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 软 stroke by stroke?

软 has 8 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 软 and 斩?

软 (ruǎn) and 斩 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 软?

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

Q: What common words use 软?

Common words containing 软 include: 软件 (ruǎn jiàn) — Software; 柔软 (róu ruǎn) — soft; 软弱 (ruǎn ruò) — Weak or feeble.

How to Write 软

The character 软 (ruǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 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

软 is pronounced ruǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soft or weak.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 软 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 软

软件 ruǎn jiàn

Software

柔软 róu ruǎn

soft

软弱 ruǎn ruò

Weak or feeble

Example Sentences

我下载了一个软件。

wǒ xià zài le yí gè ruǎn jiàn

I downloaded a software.

这件毛衣很柔软。

zhè jiàn máo yī hěn róu ruǎn

This sweater is very soft.

他性格比较软弱。

tā xìng gé bǐ jiào ruǎn ruò

His personality is relatively weak.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

轨 guǐ

Practice Writing 软 (ruǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 软

What does 软 (ruǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 软 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 软 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 软?

What common words use 软?

How to Write 软 (ruǎn)