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

Q: What does 濠 (háo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 濠 (háo) means "Moat; trench". with 17 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 濠 stroke by stroke?

濠 has 17 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 濠 and 滕?

濠 (háo) and 滕 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 濠?

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

Q: What common words use 濠?

Common words containing 濠 include: 濠沟 (háo gōu) — Moat; ditch; trench; 濠梁 (háo liáng) — Bridge over a moat; 濠水 (háo shuǐ) — Hao River.

How to Write 濠

The character 濠 (háo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

濠 is pronounced háo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Moat; trench.

Common Words with 濠

濠沟 háo gōu

Moat; ditch; trench

濠梁 háo liáng

Bridge over a moat

濠水 háo shuǐ

Hao River

Example Sentences

门前有一条濠沟。

mén qián yǒu yī tiáo háo gōu

There is a ditch in front of the door.

他在濠梁上看鱼。

tā zài háo liáng shàng kàn yú

He is watching fish from the bridge over the moat.

濠水流向了远方。

háo shuǐ liú xiàng le yuǎn fāng

The Hao River flows into the distance.

Similar Characters

滕 téng

潘 pān

潜 qián

Practice Writing 濠 (háo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 濠

What does 濠 (háo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 濠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 濠 and 滕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 濠?

What common words use 濠?

How to Write 濠 (háo)