How to Write 河
The character 河 (hé) is written with 8 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.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
河 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means river.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 河 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 河
Example Sentences
我们在河边钓鱼。
wǒ men zài hé biān diào yú
We are fishing by the river.
黄河是中国第二大河。
huáng hé shì zhōng guó dì èr dà hé
The Yellow River is the second largest river in China.
村口有一条小河。
cūn kǒu yǒu yī tiáo xiǎo hé
There is a small river at the entrance of the village.
Practice Writing 河 (hé)
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