薅 (hāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 薅 (hāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薅 (hāo) means "to pull up (weeds); to pull out (hair)". with 16 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薅 stroke by stroke?

薅 has 16 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薅 and 蒟?

薅 (hāo) and 蒟 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 薅?

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

Q: What common words use 薅?

Common words containing 薅 include: 薅草 (hāo cǎo) — to weed; to pull up weeds; 薅羊毛 (hāo yáng máo) — to take advantage of a deal; to get a bargain; 薅头发 (hāo tóu fà) — to pull one's hair.

How to Write 薅

The character 薅 (hāo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

薅 is pronounced hāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pull up (weeds); to pull out (hair).

Common Words with 薅

薅草 hāo cǎo

to weed; to pull up weeds

薅羊毛 hāo yáng máo

to take advantage of a deal; to get a bargain

薅头发 hāo tóu fà

to pull one's hair

Example Sentences

爷爷在院子里薅草。

yé yé zài yuàn zi lǐ hāo cǎo

Grandpa is weeding in the yard.

大家都喜欢薅羊毛。

dà jiā dōu xǐ huān hāo yáng máo

Everyone likes to hunt for bargains.

别薅他的头发。

bié hāo tā de tóu fà

Don't pull his hair.

Similar Characters

蒟 jǔ

蒻 ruò

蓂 míng

Practice Writing 薅 (hāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薅

What does 薅 (hāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薅 and 蒟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薅?

What common words use 薅?

How to Write 薅 (hāo)