孺 Stroke Order — How to Write 孺
孺 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 子, 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.
孺 Radical and Character Components
孺 is a phono-semantic compound: 子 (child) carries the meaning, while 需 indicates the sound.
Radical: 子 + 14 more strokes
孺 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- rú
Meanings of 孺 in Chinese
1
rú孺
Refers to a child or infant; also used in idioms to denote vulnerability, youth, or a willingness to serve others selflessly.
这个故事在中国真是妇孺皆知。
This story is truly known to every man, woman, and child in China.
Common Words and Phrases with 孺
1
A respectful title for an official's mother or wife in ancient China; also used as a general respectful term for a woman.
旧时，人们尊称官员的妻子为孺人，以示敬意。
In olden times, people respectfully referred to an official's wife as 'Rúrén' to show their deference.
2
young and weak (children); vulnerable children
她独自抚养三个孺弱，生活十分不易。
She single-handedly raises three young and vulnerable children, making life incredibly challenging.
3
A young child or youngster.
老李常常感慨，自己膝下无子，看到邻居家的那个懂事又勤快的孺子，心里总是觉得暖暖的。
Old Li often sighed that he had no children of his own. Seeing the sensible and diligent child of his neighbor always made his heart feel warm.
4
A young person is teachable and shows great promise or potential.
王老师看到小李在编程方面展现出的天赋和勤奋，不禁感叹道：“这孩子真是孺子可教！”
Seeing the talent and diligence Xiao Li displayed in programming, Teacher Wang couldn't help but exclaim, "This child truly shows great promise!"
5
A person who willingly and selflessly serves the people, often likened to an ox working tirelessly for the public good.
老教师们几十年如一日，甘当教育事业的孺子牛，培养了一批又一批优秀人才。
For decades, the veteran teachers have been dedicated 'willing servants' to the cause of education, nurturing generations of outstanding talents.
More words with 孺
- fù妇rú孺women and children
- yōng拥rú孺rén人Embrace a lady, Have a concubine
- zuǒ左duì对rú孺rén人Madam facing left, Lady on the left
Idioms with 孺
Questions about 孺
- What does 孺 mean in Chinese?
- 孺 (rú) means “Refers to a child or infant” in Chinese.
- How do you pronounce 孺?
- 孺 is pronounced rú in Mandarin Chinese.
- How many strokes does 孺 have?
- 孺 has 17 strokes.
- How do you write 孺?
- 孺 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical 子. See the animated stroke order on this page.
- What is the radical of 孺?
- The radical of 孺 is 子, and 孺 is a phono-semantic compound.