How to Write 喝
The character 喝 (hē) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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
喝 is pronounced hē in Mandarin Chinese. It means To drink.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: hē, hè.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 喝 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 喝
Example Sentences
运动之后要及时喝水，补充流失的水分。
yùn dòng zhī hòu yào jí shí hē shuǐ bǔ chōng liú shī de shuǐ fèn
Drink water promptly after exercising to replenish lost fluids.
为了健康，医生建议他尽量少喝酒。
wèi le jiàn kāng yī shēng jiàn yì tā jǐn liàng shǎo hē jiǔ
For his health, the doctor advised him to drink as little alcohol as possible.
台下观众纷纷为演员精彩的表演大声喝彩。
tái xià guān zhòng fēn fēn wèi yǎn yuán jīng cǎi de biǎo yǎn dà shēng hè cǎi
The audience cheered loudly for the actors' wonderful performance.
法律绝不允许通过暴力恐喝来非法获取财物。
fǎ lǜ jué bù yǔn xǔ tōng guò bào lì kǒng hē lái fēi fǎ huò qǔ cái wù
The law never allows the illegal acquisition of property through violent intimidation.
Practice Writing 喝 (hē)
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