宏 (hóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宏 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宏 (hóng) means "Grand / Great". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宏 stroke by stroke?

宏 has 7 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宏 and 宁?

宏 (hóng) and 宁 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 宏?

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

Q: What common words use 宏?

Common words containing 宏 include: 宏大 (hóng dà) — Huge / Grand; 宏伟 (hóng wěi) — Magnificent / Grand; 宏观 (hóng guān) — Macro / Macroscopic.

How to Write 宏

The character 宏 (hóng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宏 is pronounced hóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grand / Great.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 宏 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宏

宏大 hóng dà

Huge / Grand

宏伟 hóng wěi

Magnificent / Grand

宏观 hóng guān

Macro / Macroscopic

Example Sentences

这个建筑很宏大。

zhè ge jiàn zhù hěn hóng dà

This building is very grand.

长城非常宏伟。

cháng chéng fēi cháng hóng wěi

The Great Wall is very grand.

我们要看宏观经济。

wǒ men yào kàn hóng guān jīng jì

We need to look at the macroeconomy.

Similar Characters

宁 níng

它 tā

宄 guǐ

Practice Writing 宏 (hóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宏

What does 宏 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宏 and 宁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宏?

What common words use 宏?

How to Write 宏 (hóng)