HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
柔 — soft, gentle
- Reading
- róu
- Meaning
- soft, gentle
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
柔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is róu and it means soft, gentle. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
柔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 柔软 (soft, flexible), 温柔 (gentle, tender) and 柔和 (gentle, soft).
Chinese words containing 柔
Frequently asked questions
What does 柔 mean in Chinese?
柔 means soft, gentle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 柔 read?
柔 is read róu. Reading it inside real words — 柔软 and 温柔 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柔 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 柔 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柔 in a word?
A common word containing 柔 is 柔软 (róuruǎn) — "soft, flexible". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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