Level 3 · Unit 14 Verbs of Action, Movement & Giving

How to Write 让 (ràng)

Meaning: "Let / Yield / Allow"
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Detailed Mastery Guide for 让

The character 让 (Traditional: 讓) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Let / Yield / Allow". In our Level 3 curriculum, we focus on the 24-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.

Writing & Recognition

Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Verbs of Action, Movement & Giving, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary

让步 ràngbù joeng6bou6
concession
谦让 qiānràng him1joeng6
modesty, self-effacement

Radical Breakdown

Breaking it down: The character 让 is built on the radical Speech (讠/訁), 149. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.

Etymology & Origins

Phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) + 上 (to rise/go up) as phonetic; denotes a formal speech or statement of yielding.

Example Sentence

Simplified: 请让出一条路来。

Qǐng ràng chū yī tiáo lù lái.

Traditional: 請讓出一條路來。

cing2 joeng6 ceot1 jat1 tiu4 lou6 loi4.

"Please make way."

Dialect Pronunciation

In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as ràng. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is joeng6. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.

Practice & Retention

To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.

Quick Self-Check

What is the meaning of '让'?

A) To yield or let
B) To run fast
C) To write clearly
D) To eat food

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