Meaning of

蓐 means straw mat or rush cushion, esp. for a woman's childbirth bed. Pronounced rù.

  • straw mat or rush cushion, esp. for a woman's childbirth bed

Character Info

Radical
Strokes13
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

shí
hou
 
rén
shēng
chǎn
hòu
zuò
yuè
 

In ancient times, women had to observe the lying-in period for a month after giving birth.

shàng
yǒu
fēng
 
miǎn
chǎn
shòu
hán
 

There must be no wind on the mat, lest the new mother catch a chill.

zhèng
zài
zhōng
 
jiàn
 

She is currently in the lying-in period and should not receive guests.

Zuò
jiān
 
yǐn
shí
bié
zhù
 

During the postpartum confinement, diet requires special attention.

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Measure Words

/ zhāng
Primary
/ lǐng