Learn a Chinese Character - 柔 (róu) - Soft

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 木 (wood radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 木 + 矛 (wood + spear)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: róu (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

柔 primarily means soft or gentle, and is used in various contexts related to flexibility and tenderness.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 柔软 (róu ruǎn) - soft
• 柔和 (róu hé) - gentle
• 柔顺 (róu shùn) - docile

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

柔 is primarily used as an adjective to describe softness or gentleness, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of flexibility and tenderness.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 柔 reflects the importance of flexibility and the significance of gentleness in social interactions.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 柔 as "wood spear" - the 木 represents wood, and 矛 means spear, together forming the concept of softness or gentleness.