儒 Stroke Order — How to Write 儒
儒 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.
儒 Radical and Character Components
儒 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 需 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 14 more strokes
儒 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- rú
Meanings of 儒 in Chinese
1
rú儒
Scholar, literati; referring to learned individuals, especially in the context of classical Chinese learning.
他的言谈举止都十分儒雅，一看便是饱读诗书之人。
His speech and demeanor are extremely refined and scholarly, one can tell at a glance that he is a person well-versed in literature.
Refers to Confucianism, a school of thought founded by Confucius and Mencius in ancient China during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, encompassing its teachings, scholars, and practices.
儒家思想对东方社会的价值观形成有着深远的影响。
Confucian thought has had a profound impact on the formation of values in Eastern societies.
Timid, weak; same as 'nuò' (懦).
他本是勇敢之人，却因病痛而显得有些儒。
He was a brave man, but due to illness, he seemed a bit timid.
Common Words and Phrases with 儒
1
Confucianism, a school of thought founded by Confucius, emphasizing ethics, benevolence, rituals, and governance based on virtue.
儒家思想强调个人修养和社会责任感。
Confucian thought emphasizes personal cultivation and a sense of social responsibility.
2
Classical Confucian texts (Rújiā jīngshū), comprising the fundamental scriptures of the Confucian school of thought in China. Their scope expanded over dynasties, from the initial 'Six Classics' to the later 'Thirteen Classics'.
他通过研读儒家经书，对古代文化有了更深刻的理解。
He gained a deeper understanding of ancient culture by studying the Confucian classics.
3
A general who is an equally accomplished man of letters.
老将军不仅军事才能卓越，更以其渊博的学识和儒雅的风度，被誉为一代儒将。
The old general was not only exceptionally skilled in military strategy but was also hailed as a cultured general of his generation due to his profound knowledge and elegant demeanor.
4
Confucianism (Rújiào) is a comprehensive philosophical system developed by Confucius in ancient China, focusing on ethics, morality, and social harmony. It is also known as Kongjiao and is historically one of the 'Three Teachings' alongside Buddhism and Taoism.
儒教的核心价值观强调个人修养和社会和谐。
The core values of Confucianism emphasize personal cultivation and social harmony.
5
Confucian academic circles; a group of Confucian scholars
他一生致力于学术研究，深受儒林尊敬。
He devoted his life to academic research and was deeply respected by the Confucian scholarly community.
6
Confucian scholar
他是一位博学多才的儒生，经常在书院里给学生们讲授经典。
He is a learned and versatile Confucian scholar who often teaches classics to students in the academy.
7
Confucian scholar
这位儒士一生致力于研究经典，传承文化。
This Confucian scholar dedicated his life to studying classical texts and preserving culture.
8
Confucian learning/principles
古代学者深入研究儒术，以期理解其对社会伦理的影响。
Ancient scholars delved deeply into Confucian doctrines to understand their influence on social ethics.
9
Cultured; refined; genteel.
他举止儒雅，谈吐不凡，深受大家喜爱。
His manner is refined and graceful, his conversation is distinguished, and he is much admired by all.
10
Elegant and graceful; refined and debonair.
他举止投足间尽显儒雅风流，深受大家的喜爱。
His every movement revealed a cultivated elegance, making him well-liked by everyone.
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A physician of traditional Chinese medicine who was formerly a scholar.
这位老先生不仅医术精湛，更是一位深受敬重的儒医，常在诊疗之余吟诗作画。
This old gentleman is not only highly skilled in medicine, but also a respected scholar-physician, often composing poetry and painting in his leisure time after consultations.
More words with 儒
- fǔ腐rú儒pedantic scholar
- hóng鸿rú儒great scholar
- quǎn犬rú儒cynic, cynical
- hóng宏rú儒Great scholar
- qí耆rú儒aged scholar
- yū迂rú儒pedantic scholar, pedant
- zhū侏rú儒dwarf
- sù宿rú儒an experienced and learned scholar
- zhū侏rú儒zhèng症dwarfism
- dà大rú儒great scholar, Confucian master
- rú儒dòng垌Rudong, Confucian field
- rú儒jiā家sī思xiǎng想Confucianism, Confucian thought
- rú儒jiā家wén文huà化Confucian culture, Confucianism
- rú儒jiā家xué学pài派Confucianism, Confucian school
- rú儒ruò弱cowardly, weak
- rú儒jiā家jīng经diǎn典Confucian classics, Confucian scriptures
- rú儒yǎ雅fēng风fàn范refined demeanor, cultured elegance
- rú儒yǎ雅zhī之qì气Scholarly elegance, Refined demeanor
- zhè这wèi位sù宿rú儒An elderly scholar, A veteran scholar
- jú举zhǐ止rú儒yǎ雅refined manners, graceful demeanor
Idioms with 儒
- fén焚shū书kēng坑rú儒suppress dissent and thought
- shé舌zhàn战qún群rú儒debate and refute a group of scholars
- zhū侏rú儒guān观xì戏blindly follow others' opinions
- fén焚diǎn典kēng坑rú儒burn books and bury scholars alive
- hóng宏rú儒shuò硕xué学an erudite and profound scholar
- lǎo老shī师xiǔ宿rú儒venerable and learned scholar
- míng名shì士sù夙rú儒renowned scholars and experienced erudites
- qí耆rú儒shuò硕dé德venerable scholar of great virtue
- qí耆rú儒shuò硕wàng望eminent elderly scholar with great prestige
- sù宿xué学jiù旧rú儒an old and accomplished scholar
- tōng通rú儒dá达shì士profoundly learned and sagacious scholars
- wēn温wén文rú儒yǎ雅gentle and refined
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Open the tool →Questions about 儒
What does 儒 mean in Chinese?
儒 (rú) means “Scholar, literati” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 儒?
儒 is pronounced rú in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 儒 have?
儒 has 16 strokes.
How do you write 儒?
儒 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 儒?
The radical of 儒 is 亻, and 儒 is a phono-semantic compound.