壕 (háo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 壕 (háo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 壕 (háo) means "trench / ditch". with 17 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 壕 stroke by stroke?

壕 has 17 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 壕 and 墀?

壕 (háo) and 墀 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 壕?

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

Q: What common words use 壕?

Common words containing 壕 include: 壕沟 (háo gōu) — trench / ditch; 战壕 (zhàn háo) — Trench; 石壕 (shí háo) — stone trench.

How to Write 壕

The character 壕 (háo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

壕 is pronounced háo in Mandarin Chinese. It means trench / ditch.

Common Words with 壕

壕沟 háo gōu

trench / ditch

战壕 zhàn háo

Trench

石壕 shí háo

stone trench

Example Sentences

门前挖了一道壕沟。

mén qián wā le yī dào háo gōu

A trench was dug in front of the door.

士兵守在战壕里。

shì bīng shǒu zài zhàn háo lǐ

The soldier is guarding the trench.

他读过《石壕吏》。

tā dú guò shí háo lì

He has read 'The Officer at Shihao'.

Similar Characters

墀 chí

增 zēng

墨 mò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 壕

What does 壕 (háo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 壕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 壕 and 墀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 壕?

What common words use 壕?

How to Write 壕 (háo)