禾 (hé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 禾 (hé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 禾 (hé) means "grain; seedling; cereal crops". with 5 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 禾 stroke by stroke?

禾 has 5 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 禾 and 秀?

禾 (hé) and 秀 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 禾?

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

Q: What common words use 禾?

Common words containing 禾 include: 禾苗 (hé miáo) — seedlings (of cereal crops); 禾谷 (hé gǔ) — cereal crops; grain; 禾场 (hé cháng) — threshing floor.

How to Write 禾

The character 禾 (hé) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

禾 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means grain; seedling; cereal crops.

Common Words with 禾

禾苗 hé miáo

seedlings (of cereal crops)

禾谷 hé gǔ

cereal crops; grain

禾场 hé cháng

threshing floor

Example Sentences

田里的禾苗绿了。

tián lǐ de hé miáo lǜ le

The seedlings in the field have turned green.

农民在收禾谷。

nóng mín zài shōu hé gǔ

Farmers are harvesting cereal crops.

禾场上有很多粮食。

hé cháng shàng yǒu hěn duō liáng shí

There is a lot of grain on the threshing floor.

Similar Characters

秀 xiù

私 sī

秃 tū

Practice Writing 禾 (hé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 禾

What does 禾 (hé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 禾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 禾 and 秀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 禾?

What common words use 禾?

How to Write 禾 (hé)