柔 Stroke Order — How to Write 柔
柔 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
柔 Radical and Character Components
柔 is an ideographic compound. Wood 木 so soft it can be cut 矛.
Radical: 木 + 5 more strokes
柔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- róu
Meanings of 柔 in Chinese
1
róu柔
Tender, young, and delicate (referring to the initial growth of plants, as in 'róu tí' meaning tender shoots, metaphorically used for a woman's fair and delicate hands).
她的手像柔嫩的花瓣
Her hands are like tender petals.
Soft, pliable, tender, or smooth.
丝绸摸起来柔滑冰凉。
Silk feels soft, smooth, and cool to the touch.
Soft, weak, yielding, or delicate, in contrast to hard or strong.
她看起来很柔弱，但内心却很坚强。
She appears very delicate, but her heart is very strong.
Gentle, soft, docile, graceful, or tender emotion.
她的声音柔和，让人感到很舒服。
Her voice is gentle, making people feel very comfortable.
Common Words and Phrases with 柔
1
tender heart; tender feelings (esp. of a woman)
听到那悲伤的故事，她不禁柔肠寸断。
Hearing that sad story, her tender heart was shattered.
2
Deeply sorrowed, with one's heart tied in knots from grief and entangled emotions.
她得知心爱的小猫走失后，整日柔肠百结，饭也吃不下，觉也睡不着。
After learning that her beloved kitten was lost, she was consumed by sorrow, unable to eat or sleep, her heart a tangle of distress.
3
Extremely heartbroken or deeply grieved to the point of unbearable pain.
听到爱人离世的消息，她柔肠寸断，痛不欲生。
Upon hearing the news of her beloved's passing, she was utterly heartbroken, wishing to die from the immense sorrow.
4
A Japanese martial art and combat sport, similar to wrestling, focused on throws, grappling, and holds.
我的妹妹每周六都去上柔道课，她很享受这项运动带来的乐趣和挑战。
My sister goes to judo class every Saturday, and she really enjoys the fun and challenge this sport brings.
5
A soft sheen or luster, often with an iridescent or metallic quality.
透过窗帘，清晨的柔光轻轻地洒落在书桌上。
Through the curtains, the soft morning light gently fell upon the desk.
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7
soft and smooth
这块丝绸面料摸起来非常柔滑，手感极佳。
This silk fabric feels incredibly soft and smooth, offering a delightful texture.
8
gentle and quiet; tender and serene.
夜晚的湖面，月光下显得格外柔静
The lake surface at night, under the moonlight, appeared exceptionally gentle and tranquil.
9
soft and beautiful
她的舞姿柔丽，如同湖面上的白天鹅。
Her dance movements are gentle and beautiful, like a swan gliding on the lake.
10
To soften hemp by soaking it in water.
农民们将收割来的亚麻放入水中柔麻，以便后续纺织。
Farmers steep the harvested flax in water to soften it for subsequent spinning.
11
fine, soft hair; downy hair
小猫的身上覆盖着一层细密的柔毛，摸起来非常舒服。
The kitten's body was covered with a layer of fine, soft downy hair, which felt very comfortable to touch.
12
gentle and beautiful
她的舞姿轻盈而柔美，如同林间翩跹的蝴蝶。
Her dance movements were light and graceful, like butterflies fluttering in the forest.
13
gentle and charming
她的舞姿柔媚动人，每一个转身都充满了诗意。
Her dance movements are soft and captivating, with every turn filled with poetic grace.
14
tender; soft and fresh, often used to describe delicate textures like young shoots.
这块肉质地柔嫩，非常适合做炖菜。
This piece of meat has a tender and soft texture, making it very suitable for stewing.
15
Gentleness can overcome strength; softness triumphs over hardness.
在与人沟通时，他深谙柔能制刚的道理，总能以平和的方式化解冲突。
When communicating with people, he deeply understands the principle that softness can overcome hardness, always able to resolve conflicts through peaceful means.
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More words with 柔
- huái怀róu柔Huairou
- xiān纤róu柔delicate; slender and soft
- róu柔ruǎn软soft, supple
- qīng轻róu柔Gentle, Soft
- wēn温róu柔Gentle, Tender
- róu柔ruò弱Delicate, Weak
- róu柔shùn顺docile, pliant
- jiāo娇róu柔Delicate, Tender
- róu柔rèn韧xìng性Flexibility, Pliability
- róu柔ruǎn软dù度Softness, Flexibility
- róu柔rèn韧Flexible, Pliable
- róu柔rú茹Weak, Soft
- róu柔yàn艳delicate and beautiful, soft and gorgeous
- róu柔yǔ羽soft feather, downy feather
- nào淖róu柔Soft and gentle, Tender and supple
- róu柔dào道kè课Judo class, Judo lesson
- róu柔mèi媚dòng动rén人Softly charming, Gracefully alluring
- róu柔ruǎn软de的bù布soft cloth, soft fabric
- fēi非cháng常róu柔ruǎn软Very soft, Extremely soft
- péng蓬sōng松róu柔ruǎn软Fluffy and soft, Soft and airy
Idioms with 柔
- róu柔mèi媚jiāo娇qiào俏gentle, charming, delicate, and pretty
- róu柔qíng情mì密yì意tender and intimate feelings
- róu柔qíng情mì蜜yì意tender and sweet affection
- róu柔qíng情sì似shuǐ水tender feelings like water
- róu柔xīn心ruò弱gǔ骨gentle and mild-mannered by nature
- róu柔zhōng中yǒu有gāng刚outwardly gentle, inwardly firm
- gāng刚róu柔xiāng相jì济blend strength with gentleness
- nèi内róu柔wài外gāng刚outwardly firm, inwardly gentle
- rú茹róu柔tǔ吐gāng刚bully the weak and fear the strong
- tǔ吐gāng刚rú茹róu柔bully the weak and fear the strong
- wài外róu柔nèi内gāng刚outwardly gentle, inwardly strong
- wēn温róu柔dūn敦hòu厚gentle, sincere, and kind-hearted
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Open the tool →Questions about 柔
What does 柔 mean in Chinese?
柔 (róu) means “Tender” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 柔?
柔 is pronounced róu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 柔 have?
柔 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 柔?
柔 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 柔?
The radical of 柔 is 木, and 柔 is an ideographic compound.