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róu

to tan, to soften

💡 Ideographic: To soften 柔 leather 革; 柔 also provides the pronunciation
HSK 18 strokes Uncommon (51%)

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Component Tree i

leather, animal hide; to reform; to remove
📷 Pictographic: An animal being skinned
9 strokes HSK 5
róu
soft, supple; gentle; flexible
💡 Ideographic: Wood 木 so soft it can be cut 矛
9 strokes HSK 5