润 Stroke Order — How to Write 润
润 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
润 Radical and Character Components
润 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 闰 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 7 more strokes
润 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- rùn
Meanings of 润 in Chinese
1
rùn润
Not dry; moist or moderately wet, often implying a nourishing or glossy quality.
清晨的露珠使花瓣显得格外湿润。
The morning dew made the petals appear exceptionally moist.
To moisten, lubricate, or seep in, preventing dryness and making something smooth or hydrated.
这款润肤乳能有效滋润肌肤，使其保持水润光滑。
This moisturizing lotion effectively nourishes the skin, keeping it hydrated and smooth.
Smooth, moist, and delicate, describing a fine texture or a soft, lustrous appearance, like that of jade or skin.
这块玉石温润细腻，手感极佳
This piece of jade is warm, smooth, and delicate, with an excellent feel.
To make shiny; to decorate or embellish, often referring to polishing writing or making it more refined.
他仔细地润色了文章的措辞，使其更加精炼。
He carefully polished the wording of the article to make it more concise.
benefit; profit; to share profit
这次投资有望带来可观的利润，大家都期待着分润
This investment is expected to bring considerable profits, and everyone is looking forward to sharing the gains.
To compensate or reward someone financially, often for their literary or artistic work, similar to an honorarium.
他的书法作品，得到了丰厚的润笔费
His calligraphy works received a generous honorarium.
Common Words and Phrases with 润
1
Remuneration for a writer, painter, or calligrapher; payment for literary or artistic work.
请这位书法家题字需要支付一笔不菲的润笔。
Inviting this calligrapher to inscribe characters requires a considerable payment for their work.
2
A moisturizing cream or ointment used to prevent dry skin.
冬季皮肤容易干燥，使用润肤膏可以有效缓解紧绷感。
In winter, skin tends to be dry, and using moisturizing cream can effectively relieve the feeling of tightness.
3
A scale of professional fees charged by a painter, writer, or calligrapher.
这位书法家的润格不菲，但他的作品确实值得这个价格。
This calligrapher's fee standard is quite high, but his works are truly worth the price.
4
To lubricate; to make something smooth and slippery to reduce friction.
给机器零件润滑，可以减少磨损，延长使用寿命。
Lubricating machine parts can reduce wear and extend their service life.
5
Lubricating oil is a type of oil or substance used to reduce friction between moving parts of machinery.
定期更换发动机的润滑油可以延长其使用寿命。
Regularly changing the engine's lubricating oil can extend its service life.
6
To polish or refine text, making it more eloquent or artistic.
这篇文章经过他的润色后，读起来更加生动有趣了
After he polished this article, it became much more vivid and engaging to read.
7
to make one's life fuller and happier; to benefit oneself
每天阅读好书，不仅能增长知识，更能润身心，提升内在修养
Reading good books every day not only increases knowledge but also enriches one's mind and spirit, enhancing inner cultivation.
8
To moisten or make damp; moist or damp.
雨水润湿了干燥的土地，使植物重新焕发生机。
The rainwater moistened the dry land, bringing new life to the plants.
9
To polish, refine, or embellish (writing or speech).
为了让报告更具说服力，他仔细润饰了每一个段落的措辞。
To make the report more convincing, he carefully polished the wording of each paragraph.
10
to moisten all things
春雨润物无声，滋养着大地上的生灵。
The spring rain silently moistens and nourishes all living things on earth.
11
to moisten; to lubricate; moist and glossy
雨水润泽了干涸的土地，使其重新焕发生机。
The rain moistened the parched land, allowing it to regain its vitality.
12
Remuneration for a writer, painter, or calligrapher.
这次为杂志撰稿，编辑部承诺会给予丰厚的润资。
This time for contributing an article to the magazine, the editorial department promised to provide generous remuneration.
More words with 润
- shī湿rùn润moist or humid
- zī滋rùn润Moisturize, Nourish
- jìn浸rùn润infiltration, permeation
- lǎng朗rùn润Clear, bright, moist and sleek.
- rú濡rùn润moisten, dampen
- tián甜rùn润Sweet, pleasant and gentle.
- xiù秀rùn润elegant and sleek, graceful and glossy
- yíng莹rùn润Lustrous and moist, Dewy
- lì利rùn润profit
- yú腴rùn润Rich and moist, Luscious
- cháo潮rùn润Damp or moist; (of eyes) teary.
- wēn温rùn润Warm and moist, Mellow and lustrous
- yuán圆rùn润Mellow, Rounded and smooth
- hóng红rùn润rosy, ruddy
- rùn润fèi肺moisten the lungs, nourish the lungs
- rùn润hóu喉soothe throat, moisturize throat
- fēn分rùn润profit sharing, revenue sharing
- fēng丰rùn润Plump, Rich
- rùn润zào燥moisten dryness, soothe dryness
- shuǐ水rùn润moist, hydrated
Idioms with 润
- bīng冰qīng清yù玉rùn润pure and noble character
- zhū珠yuán圆yù玉rùn润smooth and mellow
- rùn润bǐ笔zhī之juàn绢remuneration for literary or artistic work
- rùn润bǐ笔zhī之zī资payment for literary or artistic work
- rùn润wū屋rùn润shēn身A fine house brings prosperity and health
- cōng葱wèi蔚yīn洇rùn润lush, verdant, and moist
- sōu搜cháng肠rùn润wěn吻enjoy tea's refreshing and inspiring pleasure
- yú于mín民rùn润guó国benefiting the people and enriching the land
- yù玉rùn润bīng冰qīng清lustrous as jade and pure as ice
- biàn抃fēng风wǔ舞rùn润kindred spirits resonating with each other
- chǔ础rùn润ér而yǔ雨Damp foundation stone indicates impending rain
- jīn金shēng声yù玉rùn润elegant and melodious writing or speech
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Open the tool →Questions about 润
What does 润 mean in Chinese?
润 (rùn) means “Not dry” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 润?
润 is pronounced rùn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 润 have?
润 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 润?
润 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 润?
The radical of 润 is 氵, and 润 is a phono-semantic compound.
