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

Q: What does 毫 (háo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 毫 (háo) means "Milli-; fine hair; at all". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 毛.

Q: How do you write 毫 stroke by stroke?

毫 has 11 strokes. The radical is 毛. 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 毫 and 毡?

毫 (háo) and 毡 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 毫?

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

Q: What common words use 毫?

Common words containing 毫 include: 毫米 (háo mǐ) — millimeter; 毫不 (háo bù) — not at all / not in the least; 丝毫 (sī háo) — The slightest bit / A tiny bit.

How to Write 毫

The character 毫 (háo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 毛 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

毫 is pronounced háo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Milli-; fine hair; at all.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 毫 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 毫

毫米 háo mǐ

millimeter

毫不 háo bù

not at all / not in the least

丝毫 sī háo

The slightest bit / A tiny bit

Example Sentences

这支笔有五毫米。

zhè zhī bǐ yǒu wǔ háo mǐ

This pen is five millimeters thick.

他毫不犹豫地走了。

tā háo bù yóu yù dì zǒu le

He left without any hesitation.

我对他丝毫不了解。

wǒ duì tā sī háo bù liǎo jiě

I don't know him at all.

Similar Characters

毡 zhān

毪 mú

毯 tǎn

Practice Writing 毫 (háo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毫

What does 毫 (háo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 毫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 毫 and 毡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 毫?

What common words use 毫?

How to Write 毫 (háo)