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

Q: What does 荷 (hé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荷 (hé) means "Lotus". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荷 stroke by stroke?

荷 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 荷 and 兹?

荷 (hé) and 兹 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 荷?

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

Q: What common words use 荷?

Common words containing 荷 include: 荷花 (hé huā) — Lotus flower; 荷兰 (hé lán) — The Netherlands; 荷包 (hé bāo) — Pouch or wallet.

How to Write 荷

The character 荷 (hé) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

荷 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lotus.

Common Words with 荷

荷花 hé huā

Lotus flower

荷兰 hé lán

The Netherlands

荷包 hé bāo

Pouch or wallet

Example Sentences

池塘里的荷花开了。

chí táng lǐ de hé huā kāi le

The lotus flowers in the pond have bloomed.

他去年去了荷兰。

tā qù nián qù le hé lán

He went to the Netherlands last year.

他的荷包里有钱。

tā de hé bāo lǐ yǒu qián

He has money in his pocket.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荷

What does 荷 (hé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荷 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荷?

What common words use 荷?

How to Write 荷 (hé)