渘 (róu) - Róu — a rare character meaning gentle, soft, & also refers to the name of a river.

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róu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

榕儒

渘 · róu

Róu — a rare character meaning gentle, soft, pliable;

also refers to the name of a river.

Róu — a rare character meaning gentle, soft,also refers to the name of a river.

Usage highlights

Gentle and softSoft and pliableRóu RiverGentle flowSoft appearancePliancy

Synonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle, yielding
  • 和— gentle, mild, harmonious

Antonyms

  • 刚— hard, rigid, strong
  • 烈— intense, fiery, strong

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows gently (渘渘地流).
  • Her personality is gentle and soft (性格渘和).
  • This material is pliable (材质渘韧).
  • The ancient Róu River (古渘水).

Collocations

  • Gentle and soft(渘和)
  • Soft and pliable(渘韧)
  • Róu River(渘水)
  • Gentle flow(渘流)
  • Soft appearance(渘貌)
  • Pliancy(渘性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts as a river name.
  • Sometimes used in poetic contexts to describe gentle qualities.
  • Not commonly used in modern standard Chinese.

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