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

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

The Chinese character 弘 (hóng) means "grand or great". with 5 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 弘 stroke by stroke?

弘 has 5 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 弘 and 弓?

弘 (hóng) and 弓 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 弘?

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

Q: What common words use 弘?

Common words containing 弘 include: 弘扬 (hóng yáng) — to promote or carry forward; 弘大 (hóng dà) — grand or magnificent; 宽弘 (kuān hóng) — Broad-minded / Magnanimous.

How to Write 弘

The character 弘 (hóng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 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

弘 is pronounced hóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means grand or great.

Common Words with 弘

弘扬 hóng yáng

to promote or carry forward

弘大 hóng dà

grand or magnificent

宽弘 kuān hóng

Broad-minded / Magnanimous

Example Sentences

我们要弘扬传统文化。

wǒ men yào hóng yáng chuán tǒng wén huà

We should promote traditional culture.

他的志向非常弘大。

tā de zhì xiàng fēi cháng hóng dà

His ambition is very magnificent.

他的心胸很宽弘。

tā de xīn xiōng hěn kuān hóng

He is very broad-minded.

Similar Characters

弓 gōng

引 yǐn

弗 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弘

What does 弘 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弘 and 弓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弘?

What common words use 弘?

How to Write 弘 (hóng)