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

Q: What does 阖 (hé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阖 (hé) means "to close; whole". with 13 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阖 stroke by stroke?

阖 has 13 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 阖 and 閦?

阖 (hé) and 閦 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 阖?

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 阖?

Common words containing 阖 include: 阖家 (hé jiā) — the whole family; 阖眼 (hé yǎn) — to close one's eyes; 阖上 (hé shàng) — to close (eyes, book, etc.).

How to Write 阖

The character 阖 (hé) is written with 13 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

阖 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means to close; whole.

Common Words with 阖

阖家 hé jiā

the whole family

阖眼 hé yǎn

to close one's eyes

阖上 hé shàng

to close (eyes, book, etc.)

Example Sentences

祝你们阖家欢乐。

zhù nǐ men hé jiā huān lè

Wish your whole family happiness.

他累得阖上了眼。

tā lèi dé hé shàng le yǎn

He was so tired that he closed his eyes.

请把书阖上。

qǐng bǎ shū hé shàng

Please close the book.

Similar Characters

閦 chù

阇 dū

阈 yù

Practice Writing 阖 (hé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阖

What does 阖 (hé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阖 and 閦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阖?

What common words use 阖?

How to Write 阖 (hé)