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

Q: What does 阂 (hé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阂 (hé) means "Obstruction; barrier". with 9 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阂 stroke by stroke?

阂 has 9 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阂 and 闰?

阂 (hé) and 闰 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 阂?

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

Q: What common words use 阂?

Common words containing 阂 include: 隔阂 (gé hé) — barrier; estrangement; 无阂 (wú hé) — Without obstruction / smooth; 阂塞 (hé sāi) — Blocked; obstructed.

How to Write 阂

The character 阂 (hé) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阂 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Obstruction; barrier.

Common Words with 阂

隔阂 gé hé

barrier; estrangement

无阂 wú hé

Without obstruction / smooth

阂塞 hé sāi

Blocked; obstructed

Example Sentences

两人之间有隔阂。

liǎng rén zhī jiān yǒu gé hé

There is a barrier or misunderstanding between the two.

他们交流毫无阂碍。

tā men jiāo liú háo wú hé ài

Their communication is completely smooth.

道路有些阂塞不通。

dào lù yǒu xiē hé sāi bù tōng

The road is somewhat blocked.

Similar Characters

闰 rùn

闱 wéi

闲 xián

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阂

What does 阂 (hé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阂 and 闰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阂?

What common words use 阂?

How to Write 阂 (hé)