壑 (hè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 壑 (hè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 壑 (hè) means "ravine / gully". with 17 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 壑 stroke by stroke?

壑 has 17 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 壑 and 墀?

壑 (hè) and 墀 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 壑?

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

Q: What common words use 壑?

Common words containing 壑 include: 沟壑 (gōu hè) — Gully / Ravine; 丘壑 (qiū hè) — hills and valleys; depth of character; 壑口 (hè kǒu) — gap / mountain pass.

How to Write 壑

The character 壑 (hè) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

壑 is pronounced hè in Mandarin Chinese. It means ravine / gully.

Common Words with 壑

沟壑 gōu hè

Gully / Ravine

丘壑 qiū hè

hills and valleys; depth of character

壑口 hè kǒu

gap / mountain pass

Example Sentences

山间有很多沟壑。

shān jiān yǒu hěn duō gōu hè

There are many gullies and ravines in the mountains.

画家胸有丘壑。

huà jiā xiōng yǒu qiū hè

The painter has a grand vision.

溪水流向壑口。

xī shuǐ liú xiàng hè kǒu

The stream flows toward the mouth of the ravine.

Similar Characters

墀 chí

增 zēng

墨 mò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 壑

What does 壑 (hè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 壑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 壑 and 墀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 壑?

What common words use 壑?

How to Write 壑 (hè)