The character 媷 (rù) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning in contemporary contexts. It may appear in historical texts or specific names, but learners are unlikely to encounter it in daily conversation or writing.
13 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
媷()rù(ru4)
The character 媷 (rù) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning in contemporary contexts. It may appear in historical texts or specific names, but learners are unlikely to encounter it in daily conversation or writing.
Strokes13Radical女Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
While 媷 does not have a direct cultural significance, the components of the character relate to themes of femininity and beauty, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and literature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a woman (女) with a beautiful face (美) that draws you in (入). The character 媷 combines elements of these ideas, where the 'woman' component suggests femininity and beauty, while '入' implies entering or being drawn into something appealing.
About 媷
媷Simplified
Traditional
13Strokes
女Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 媷
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a woman (女) with a beautiful face (美) that draws you in (入). The character 媷 combines elements of these ideas, where the 'woman' component suggests femininity and beauty, while '入' implies entering or being drawn into something appealing.
Usage Notes
Because 媷 is not commonly used, it may confuse learners who try to incorporate it into regular conversation. It's best to focus on more frequently used characters and to recognize 媷 as a character that may appear in particular contexts rather than everyday language.
HSK Study Tips
As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at any level should prioritize words with practical applications. Familiarity with basic radicals, such as 女 (woman), can help in recognizing and understanding more common characters.
Cultural Note
While 媷 does not have a direct cultural significance, the components of the character relate to themes of femininity and beauty, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 媷 with similar characters due to its rarity. For instance, mixing it up with the more common character 妇 (fù) for 'woman' is a mistake; remember that 媷 is less frequently encountered.
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Cultural Notes for 媷
🏮Cultural insight
While 媷 does not have a direct cultural significance, the components of the character relate to themes of femininity and beauty, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and literature.
Frequently Asked Questions about 媷
The character 媷 does not have a widely accepted meaning in modern Mandarin.
No, 媷 is rarely used and is more likely to be found in historical contexts.
You can remember 媷 by associating the woman component with beauty and the idea of being drawn in.
