率 Stroke Order — How to Write 率
率 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 玄, 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.
率 Radical and Character Components
率 is an ideographic compound. A string 幺 vibrating in an instrument 亠十.
Radical: 玄 + 6 more strokes
率 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shuài
- lǜ
Meanings of 率 in Chinese
1
shuài率
To lead, to command, to head a group or team.
他率领团队完成了这项艰巨的任务。
He led the team to complete this arduous task.
To act easily, carelessly, thoughtlessly, or rashly without careful consideration.
在做重大决定时，我们不应轻率行事。
When making major decisions, we should not act rashly.
frank; straightforward; candid
他说话总是很直率，从不拐弯抹角
He always speaks frankly, never beating around the bush.
Approximately; roughly; generally; for the most part.
这份工作大率需要有两年相关经验。
This job generally requires two years of relevant experience.
To follow; to comply with; to observe (e.g., rules, etiquette, teachings).
他为人正直，凡事率礼而行
He is an upright person, always acting in accordance with etiquette.
A model or an example to be followed; a role model.
他勤奋学习，在班级里树立了良好的表率
He studies diligently and has set a good example in the class.
pretty, charming, or stylish (often used interchangeably with '帅').
她今天穿得真率！
She's dressed really stylishly today!
2
lǜ率
The ratio or proportion between two quantities; a rate or percentage.
提高工作效率是我们的目标。
Improving work efficiency is our goal.
Common Words and Phrases with 率
1
on the whole; usually; mostly
春天，山间的野花率常在阳光下绽放。
In spring, wild flowers in the mountains usually bloom under the sun.
2
3
To lead a group of horses with a thoroughbred; metaphorically, for a capable person to serve as a role model for others.
这次新产品开发项目，我们采取率马以骥的策略，让经验最丰富的设计师担任核心，带领团队攻克技术难题。
For this new product development project, we adopted the strategy of 'leading by example with the best,' allowing the most experienced designer to take the core role and guide the team in overcoming technical challenges.
4
Shuàirán means (1) rashly, imprudently; (2) swiftly, lightly.
他率然做出了决定，没有考虑到可能出现的困难。
He made the decision rashly, without considering the potential difficulties that might arise.
5
Celebrate with all people; the whole world celebrates together.
新春佳节，家家户户张灯结彩，率土同庆，一片欢乐祥和的景象。
During the Lunar New Year, every household adorns itself with lanterns and colorful decorations, and there is universal celebration, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.
6
The hearts of people across the land come together, signifying universal allegiance or support.
这位慈善家以率土宅心关怀着世间万物，致力于改善每个角落的生活。
This philanthropist, with a heart embracing the entire world, cares for all beings and is dedicated to improving life in every corner.
7
to be the first to do something; to take the lead
我们团队中的小王总是率先完成自己的任务，为其他人树立了榜样。
Our team member Xiao Wang always takes the lead in finishing his tasks, setting an example for others.
8
To act spontaneously and directly, in accordance with one's true nature or disposition; also refers to one's natural temperament.
他是一个率性而为的人，总是按照自己的想法生活。
He is a person who acts naturally and spontaneously, always living according to his own ideas.
9
To act freely according to one's nature without restraint; to do whatever one pleases.
她画画时总是率性任意，让色彩和线条自由流淌，不拘泥于任何规则。
When she paints, she always acts freely and spontaneously, letting colors and lines flow as they please, without adhering to any rigid rules.
10
to act in accordance with established rules or old conventions
尽管技术日新月异，公司的行政管理部门依然率由旧章，严格遵循传统的审批流程。
Despite technological advancements, the company's administrative department still adheres to established rules, strictly following traditional approval procedures.
11
forthright and sincere
她总是那么率真，从不掩饰自己的情感，因此大家都很喜欢和她相处。
She is always so candid and never hides her feelings, which is why everyone enjoys being around her.
12
straightforward; blunt
她的率直个性让她在朋友中很受欢迎。
Her candid personality makes her very popular among friends.
More words with 率
- huì汇lǜ率exchange rate
- jī几lǜ率probability; odds
- lì利lǜ率interest rate
- shuì税lǜ率the rate at which tax is calculated
- sù速lǜ率rate, speed
- zǔ祖lǜ率Zu's ratio
- tǎn坦shuài率Open and straightforward; candid.
- xiào效lǜ率efficiency
- huàn患bìng病lǜ率prevalence
- pín频lǜ率frequency
- dū督shuài率command; supervise and lead
- gài概lǜ率probability, chance
- xī息lǜ率interest rate
- xié斜lǜ率slope
- gōng功lǜ率power
- pái排dàng档sù速lǜ率gear shift speed
- biǎo表shuài率example, model
- cǎo草shuài率careless, hasty
- xīn心lǜ率heart rate
- zhí直shuài率frank, direct
Idioms with 率
- cǎo草cǎo草lǜ率lǜ率do things carelessly
- cǎo草shuài率cóng从shì事do things carelessly
- cǎo草shuài率liǎo了shì事to do things carelessly
- cǎo草shuài率shōu收bīng兵finish a task perfunctorily and hastily
- cǎo草lǜ率jiāng将shì事to do things carelessly
- cǎo草shuài率xíng行shì事act carelessly or perfunctorily
- gōng躬xiān先biǎo表shuài率personally set an example
- shì适qíng情shuài率yì意act spontaneously according to one's feelings
- shuài率ěr尔cāo操gū觚write carelessly or spontaneously
- shuài率ěr尔chéng成zhāng章write carelessly and spontaneously
- shuài率shòu兽shí食rén人tyrannize the populace
- shuài率tǔ土guī归xīn心win widespread popular support
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Open the tool →Questions about 率
What does 率 mean in Chinese?
率 (shuài) means “To lead” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 率?
率 has 2 pronunciations: shuài, lǜ.
How many strokes does 率 have?
率 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 率?
率 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 玄. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 率?
The radical of 率 is 玄, and 率 is an ideographic compound.
