入 Stroke Order — How to Write 入
入 is written in 2 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 入, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
入 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- rù
Meanings of 入 in Chinese
1
rù入
To enter; to go into (from outside to inside)
他轻轻地推开门，进入了房间。
He gently pushed open the door and entered the room.
To be suitable, fitting, or pleasing to the senses, especially the ear.
这首歌曲旋律优美，十分入耳。
The melody of this song is beautiful and very pleasing to the ear.
Common Words and Phrases with 入
1
expenditure exceeds income; unable to make ends meet
他总是大手大脚，花钱没有节制，导致常常入不敷出，生活过得很紧张
He always spends lavishly without restraint, often finding his expenditure exceeds his income, making his financial life very tight.
2
Admission or entrance to an event or place.
请在演出开始前十分钟入场。
Please enter the venue ten minutes before the performance begins.
3
unfavourable balance of trade
分析报告显示，某类电子产品的全球贸易在去年首次出现入超。
The analysis report indicates that global trade in a certain type of electronic product experienced a trade deficit for the first time last year.
4
to join a political party, especially the Communist Party of China
他经过多年的努力，终于实现了入党的心愿。
After years of dedicated effort, he finally fulfilled his aspiration to join a major, organized group.
5
To enter or accord with the principles of Taoism; to join Taoism.
他通过多年的修行和领悟，终于入道，心境平和。
Through years of practice and enlightenment, he finally entered the path, achieving peace of mind.
6
To be in tune with rules or a mood.
这首歌曲的旋律优美，歌词也写得很入调，深受听众喜爱。
The melody of this song is beautiful, and the lyrics are also very fitting, making it deeply loved by listeners.
7
To enter a state of deep meditation or meditative trance, especially in Buddhism.
老和尚在禅房中静坐，很快便进入了入定状态，心境一片平和。
The old monk sat quietly in the meditation room and soon entered a state of deep meditation, his mind becoming completely peaceful.
8
begin the winter
今年北方入冬早，气温骤降
This year, winter arrived early in the northern regions, and temperatures dropped sharply.
9
pleasant to the ear; agreeable to hear
这首歌的旋律优美，非常入耳。
The melody of this song is beautiful and very pleasant to the ear.
10
To invade or intrude into a territory or country, often referring to military aggression or border harassment.
野生动物保护区明文规定，任何车辆和人员均不得随意入犯其核心区域。
The wildlife sanctuary clearly stipulates that no vehicles or individuals are permitted to arbitrarily trespass into its core zone.
11
beginning of the hottest part of the summer
今天入伏了，天气越来越热，大家要注意防暑降温。
Today marks the beginning of the 'dog days of summer', and the weather is getting hotter. Everyone should pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling.
12
To enter a port or harbor.
这艘巨轮计划明天下午安全入港。
This giant ship is scheduled to safely enter the port tomorrow afternoon.
13
to accord with regular rules
这篇文章的论证清晰有力，完全入格，是一篇非常成功的范文。
The argumentation of this article is clear and powerful, fully conforming to the standard, making it a very successful model essay.
14
To fall into someone's trap or scheme; to be brought under someone's control or manipulation.
这家高科技公司以其优厚的待遇和广阔的发展前景，成功让许多业内顶尖人才入彀，为其所用
With its generous benefits and vast development prospects, this high-tech company successfully brought many top industry talents into its fold, utilizing them for its own purposes.
15
To the marrow; deeply ingrained or felt to an extreme degree, often referring to intense pain, hatred, or memories.
那份痛苦入骨，折磨了他很多年
That pain was deeply ingrained, tormenting him for many years.
16
to invest capital and become a shareholder in a company
几位朋友合伙入股了一家餐厅。
A few friends partnered up and invested in a restaurant.
More words with 入
- bù步rù入to walk or step into; to enter
- shèn渗rù入infiltrate, permeate
- shū输rù入Input, Enter
- zhù注rù入inject
- chuān穿rù入Penetrate, Pierce into
- jǐ挤rù入squeeze in, push into
- nà纳rù入include, incorporate
- shè射rù入to shoot into; to penetrate into
- suì岁rù入Annual revenue, Yearly income
- xī吸rù入To inhale or draw in.
- qīn侵rù入invade, intrude
- chù矗rù入Tower into, Rise straight into
- dòng洞rù入Enter the cave
- jiè介rù入intervene, intervention
- lán阑rù入Intrude, Interpose
- qiàn嵌rù入Embed, Embedding
- rù入kǒu口Entrance, Mouth
- rù入shuì睡fall asleep, go to sleep
- rù入yào药Used as medicine, For medicinal use
- rù入yù狱Go to prison, Be imprisoned
Idioms with 入
- rù入bù不zhī支chū出income not cover expenses
- rù入guó国wèn问jìn禁Inquire about local customs and taboos
- rù入guó国wèn问sú俗When visiting a new place or country
- rù入jìng竟wèn问jìn禁inquire about local taboos upon entering
- rù入jìng境wèn问sú俗When in Rome, do as the Romans do
- rù入mén门wèn问huì讳Inquire about taboos upon entering
- rù入mù木sān三fēn分Profound and incisive analysis
- rù入mù幕zhī之bīn宾trusted confidant
- rù入qíng情rù入lǐ理reasonable and sensible
- rù入shèng圣chāo超fán凡become a sage and transcend the mundane
- rù入shì室cāo操gē戈use opponent's weapons against them
- rù入tǔ土wéi为ān安find peace in burial
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Open the tool →Questions about 入
What does 入 mean in Chinese?
入 (rù) means “To enter” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 入?
入 is pronounced rù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 入 have?
入 has 2 strokes.
How do you write 入?
入 is written in 2 strokes, starting from the radical 入. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 入?
The radical of 入 is 入, and 入 is an ideographic compound.