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hǎo
HSK Level 1 6 strokes Radical: 女

good; well; okay; fine

How to Write 好

The character (hǎo) is written with 6 strokes. To write it correctly, follow the standard Chinese stroke order: start from top to bottom, left to right, and outside before inside. The radical is one of its key components.

Practicing the correct stroke order helps you memorize the character faster and write more naturally. Use the Hanzi Writer app below to see an animated stroke-by-stroke guide and practice with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

is pronounced hǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means good; well; okay; fine.

As an HSK Level 1 character, is among the first 150 words that beginners learn. You will encounter it frequently in everyday Chinese conversations, reading materials, and beginner textbooks.

Common Words with 好

Here are common Chinese words and phrases that contain the character :

好人 hǎo rén
good person
好看 hǎo kàn
Good-looking / Nice / Beautiful
爱好 ài hào
Hobby / Interest
好奇 hào qí
curious

Example Sentences

See how (hǎo) is used in real Chinese sentences:

社区里有很多热心肠的好人。

shè qū lǐ yǒu hěn duō rè xīn cháng de hǎo rén

There are many warm-hearted people in the community.

这部电影的视觉效果非常好看。

zhè bù diàn yǐng de shì jué xiào guǒ fēi cháng hǎo kàn

The visual effects of this movie are very good.

他的业余爱好是集邮和远足。

tā de yè yú ài hào shì jí yóu hé yuǎn zú

His hobbies are stamp collecting and hiking.

小孩子对周围的世界充满了好奇。

xiǎo hái zi duì zhōu wéi de shì jiè chōng mǎn le hào qí

Children are full of curiosity about the world around them.

Stroke order practice for 好 - hǎo

Practice Writing 好 (hǎo)

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