Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

soft

Chinese: 柔软、温和。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “rou” becomes a different word in each tone. 柔 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 温柔wēn róugentle and soft; tender; sweet (commonly used to describe a girl or woman)
  • 柔软róu ruǎnsoft
  • 柔和róu hégentle; soft
  • 柔道róu dàojudo
  • 柔情róu qínggentle feelings; tender sentiments

Example Sentence

妈妈的声音又轻又柔。Mā ma de shēng yīn yòu qīng yòu róu.Mom voice is soft and gentle.

妈妈Mā mamamadeof声音shēng yīnvoiceyòuagainqīnglightyòuagainróusoft