哄 (hōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哄 (hōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哄 (hōng) means "to coax; to fool; roar (of laughter)". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哄 stroke by stroke?

哄 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 哄 and 君?

哄 (hōng) and 君 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 哄?

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

Q: What common words use 哄?

Common words containing 哄 include: 哄传 (hōng chuán) — To be widely rumored; to spread like wildfire.; 哄抢 (hōng qiǎng) — To loot; to scramble for goods.; 哄骗 (hǒng piàn) — To cheat; to trick; to bamboozle..

How to Write 哄

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

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

哄 is pronounced hōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to coax; to fool; roar (of laughter).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: hōng, hǒng, hòng.

Common Words with 哄

哄传 hōng chuán

To be widely rumored; to spread like wildfire.

哄抢 hōng qiǎng

To loot; to scramble for goods.

哄骗 hǒng piàn

To cheat; to trick; to bamboozle.

哄小孩 hǒng xiǎo hái

To coax a child; to keep a child amused.

起哄 qǐ hòng

to create a disturbance; to heckle

哄闹 hōng nào

To make a hubbub; to create a row.

Example Sentences

这个离奇的消息很快就在城里哄传开了。

zhè ge lí qí de xiāo xī hěn kuài jiù zài chéng lǐ hōng chuán kāi le

This bizarre news quickly spread throughout the city.

我们要遵守社会秩序，绝不能参与哄抢财物。

wǒ men yào zūn shǒu shè huì zhì xù jué bù néng cān yù hōng qiǎng cái wù

We must observe social order and never participate in looting.

这个骗子用花言巧语哄骗了老人的钱财。

zhè ge piàn zi yòng huā yán qiǎo yǔ hǒng piàn le lǎo rén de qián cái

This swindler used sweet talk to cheat the elderly person out of their money.

奶奶正耐心地拿着玩具哄小孩睡觉。

nǎi nǎi zhèng nài xīn dì ná zhe wán jù hǒng xiǎo hái shuì jiào

Grandma is patiently using toys to coax the child to sleep.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哄 (hōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哄

What does 哄 (hōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哄 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哄?

What common words use 哄?

How to Write 哄 (hōng)