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

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

The Chinese character 虹 (hóng) means "Rainbow". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 虹 stroke by stroke?

虹 has 9 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 虹 and 虬?

虹 (hóng) and 虬 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 虹?

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

Q: What common words use 虹?

Common words containing 虹 include: 彩虹 (cǎi hóng) — rainbow; 霓虹灯 (ní hóng dēng) — Neon light; 虹 (hóng) — Rainbow.

How to Write 虹

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

虹 is pronounced hóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rainbow.

Common Words with 虹

彩虹 cǎi hóng

rainbow

霓虹灯 ní hóng dēng

Neon light

虹 hóng

Rainbow

Example Sentences

雨后出现了彩虹。

yǔ hòu chū xiàn le cǎi hóng

A rainbow appeared after the rain.

这里的霓虹灯很漂亮。

zhè lǐ de ní hóng dēng hěn piào liàng

The neon lights here are very beautiful.

虹的形状像一座桥。

hóng de xíng zhuàng xiàng yī zuò qiáo

A rainbow is shaped like a bridge.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 虹 (hóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虹

What does 虹 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虹 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虹?

What common words use 虹?

How to Write 虹 (hóng)