枘 (ruì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 枘 (ruì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枘 (ruì) means "tenon". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枘 stroke by stroke?

枘 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枘 and 朱?

枘 (ruì) and 朱 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 枘?

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

Q: What common words use 枘?

Common words containing 枘 include: 枘凿 (ruì záo) — tenon and mortise; 枘方 (ruì fāng) — square tenon; 枘圆 (ruì yuán) — round tenon.

How to Write 枘

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

枘 is pronounced ruì in Mandarin Chinese. It means tenon.

Common Words with 枘

枘凿 ruì záo

tenon and mortise

枘方 ruì fāng

square tenon

枘圆 ruì yuán

round tenon

Example Sentences

枘凿要配合好。

ruì záo yào pèi hé hǎo

The tenon and mortise must fit together well.

这是一个枘方。

zhè shì yí gè ruì fāng

This is a square tenon.

枘圆很难做。

ruì yuán hěn nán zuò

Round tenons are difficult to make.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枘 (ruì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枘

What does 枘 (ruì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枘 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枘?

What common words use 枘?

How to Write 枘 (ruì)