杭 (háng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杭 (háng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杭 (háng) means "Hangzhou (abbreviation); to cross a river". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杭 stroke by stroke?

杭 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 杭 and 朱?

杭 (háng) and 朱 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 杭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 杭?

Common words containing 杭 include: 杭州 (háng zhōu) — Hangzhou (a city in China); 杭帮菜 (háng bāng cài) — Hangzhou cuisine; 苏杭 (sū háng) — Suzhou and Hangzhou.

How to Write 杭

The character 杭 (háng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

杭 is pronounced háng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hangzhou (abbreviation); to cross a river.

Common Words with 杭

杭州 háng zhōu

Hangzhou (a city in China)

杭帮菜 háng bāng cài

Hangzhou cuisine

苏杭 sū háng

Suzhou and Hangzhou

Example Sentences

我去年去了杭州。

wǒ qù nián qù le háng zhōu

I went to Hangzhou last year.

杭帮菜很好吃。

háng bāng cài hěn hǎo chī

Hangzhou cuisine is delicious.

苏杭的风景很美。

sū háng de fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery in Suzhou and Hangzhou is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 杭 (háng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杭

What does 杭 (háng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杭 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杭?

What common words use 杭?

How to Write 杭 (háng)