容 Stroke Order — How to Write 容
容 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.
容 Radical and Character Components
roof.
Radical: 宀 + 7 more strokes
容 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- róng
Meanings of 容 in Chinese
1
róng容
To contain; to hold; to accommodate; capacity.
这个容器的容量很大，可以容纳许多物品。
This container has a large capacity and can hold many items.
To be tolerant or forgiving, showing great magnanimity towards others.
他心胸宽广，能容忍不同的意见。
He is broad-minded and can tolerate different opinions.
to allow; to permit; to tolerate
请容我解释一下。
Please allow me to explain.
Appearance, looks, demeanor, or the state/aspect of something.
她的容貌非常出众，让人印象深刻。
Her appearance is truly remarkable, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.
Perhaps; possibly; it may be that.
这种情况容或发生。
This situation might possibly occur.
Common Words and Phrases with 容
1
an aromatic bag or sachet
她将精心制作的容臭挂在衣橱里，让衣服也染上淡淡的清香。
She hung the carefully crafted fragrant pouch in her wardrobe, letting her clothes be infused with a delicate, fresh aroma.
2
radiance or glow on one's face; a radiant look
新娘在婚礼上容光焕发，成为了全场的焦点。
The bride was radiant at the wedding, becoming the center of attention.
3
radiant with health and high spirits
她最近完成了她的梦想项目，整个人都容光焕发
She recently completed her dream project, and she looks absolutely radiant.
4
handsome looks; good looks
少女的容华如同盛开的鲜花，娇艳动人
The maiden's beauty was like a blooming flower, delicate and charming.
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6
the internal volume or capacity of a container.
这个水箱的容积是1000升。
The capacity of this water tank is 1000 liters.
7
The maximum amount that something can contain or hold.
这个剧院的座位容量是五百人。
The seating capacity of this theater is five hundred people.
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to take someone in; to accommodate; to shelter
那户人家好心地容留了无家可归的流浪小猫。
That family kindly accommodated the homeless stray kitten.
10
A person's appearance or looks.
她的容貌在人群中显得格外引人注目。
Her appearance stood out particularly in the crowd.
11
To hold, contain, or accommodate people or things; also, to tolerate or allow.
这座体育馆可以容纳五千名观众。
This stadium can accommodate five thousand spectators.
12
A vessel or receptacle used for holding or storing items, such as a box, can, or jar.
请把这些饼干放到密封的容器里，以保持新鲜。
Please put these cookies into an airtight container to keep them fresh.
13
to show mercy or leniency
这件事虽然他有错，但念在他初犯，大家还是决定给他容情。
Although he was wrong in this matter, considering it was his first offense, everyone decided to show him leniency.
14
to be tolerant and yielding; to make concessions
在家庭生活中，夫妻双方互相容让，才能维持和谐关系。
In family life, both husband and wife need to be tolerant and accommodating towards each other to maintain a harmonious relationship.
15
to be tolerant or broad-minded towards others
作为团队领导，她总是能够容人，即使下属犯了些小错误，她也会耐心指导。
As a team leader, she is always understanding and forgiving; even when her subordinates make minor errors, she patiently guides them.
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To tolerate or endure something; to show forbearance.
我们应该学会容忍不同的意见和观点。
We should learn to tolerate different opinions and viewpoints.
More words with 容
- chóu愁róng容sad face, worried look
- xíng形róng容To describe, express, or depict.
- juàn倦róng容a tired or weary look
- kù库róng容storage capacity
- yōng雍róng容Dignified, Graceful
- zī姿róng容looks; appearance
- zūn尊róng容esteemed appearance, noble features
- xiào笑róng容smile
- xíng形róng容cí词adjective
- gū咕róng容to wriggle or squirm
- jiān兼róng容Compatible
- liǎn敛róng容assume a serious expression
- yě冶róng容seductive appearance, flirtatious look
- yí仪róng容appearance, bearing
- yōu忧róng容worried look, sorrowful expression
- yù御róng容Emperor's portrait
- yùn愠róng容an angry look; a look of resentment
- mù慕róng容Murong (surname)
- zhèn阵róng容lineup
- róng容yì易easy, prone
Idioms with 容
- bù不róng容fēn分shuō说allow no explanation
- bù不róng容zhì置biàn辩allowing no denial or argument
- bù不róng容zhì置huì喙tolerate no intervention
- bù不róng容zhì置yí疑beyond all doubt
- cóng从cóng从róng容róng容calm and unhurried
- cóng从róng容bù不pò迫calm and unhurried
- cóng从róng容jiù就yì义face death calmly for a noble cause
- cóng从róng容yìng应duì对respond calmly and without haste
- cóng从róng容zì自rú如composed, unhurried, and highly proficient
- cóng从róng容zì自ruò若calm and self-possessed
- hù互bù不xiāng相róng容mutually incompatible
- huā花róng容yuè月mào貌ravishingly beautiful woman
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Open the tool →Questions about 容
What does 容 mean in Chinese?
容 (róng) means “To contain” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 容?
容 is pronounced róng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 容 have?
容 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 容?
容 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 容?
The radical of 容 is 宀, and 容 is a phono-semantic compound.