蓉 meaning and stroke order
Lotus, hibiscus; Chengdu, Sichuan
How to write 蓉, stroke by stroke
13 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 蓉
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- paste made by mashing beans or seeds etc
- used in 芙蓉[fu2 rong2], lotus
How 蓉 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Flower.
艹 gives the meaning and 容 hints at the sound.
Radical: 艹 (grass), shared by 421 characters on this site.
How to remember 蓉
蓉 is the grass radical 艹 on top of 容 (róng), which gives the sound. Picture a flower 艹 that holds and contains 容 a lovely bloom, like a lotus or hibiscus.
蓉 rarely stands alone and mostly appears in 芙蓉 (fúróng), the hibiscus or lotus, and as a short name for Chengdu, which is called 蓉城 (Róngchéng). It also means a smooth paste made from mashed beans or seeds, as in 莲蓉 (liánróng), lotus seed paste. Example: 我喜欢吃莲蓉月饼。 (Wǒ xǐhuan chī liánróng yuèbing.) I like lotus seed paste mooncakes.
Common mistake: Learners often write 容 (róng) when they mean 蓉 because the two share a sound. If the word is about a flower, a paste, or Chengdu, remember to add the grass radical 艹 on top.
Common words with 蓉
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 芙蓉 | fúróng | cotton rose hibiscus (Hibiscus mutabilis); lotus |
蓉 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 蓉
How many strokes are in 蓉?
蓉 is written with 13 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 蓉 mean?
蓉 (róng) means lotus, hibiscus; Chengdu, Sichuan. A common word with it is 芙蓉 (fúróng), meaning "cotton rose hibiscus (Hibiscus mutabilis); lotus".
How do you pronounce 蓉?
蓉 is pronounced róng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 蓉?
The radical of 蓉 is 艹, which carries the idea of "grass". Dictionaries list 蓉 under this radical.
Why is Chengdu called 蓉 (Róng)?
Chengdu has long been linked with hibiscus flowers, so it got the nickname 蓉城 (Róngchéng), Hibiscus City. You will see 蓉 on things connected to Chengdu, such as businesses and train names.
Is 蓉 common in Chinese names?
Yes, 蓉 is a popular character in girls' given names because it suggests a graceful flower. Names like 小蓉 (Xiǎoróng) or 芙蓉 (Fúróng) are easy to find.