侯 (hóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侯 (hóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侯 (hóu) means "Marquis / Nobleman". with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侯 stroke by stroke?

侯 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 侯 and 伯?

侯 (hóu) and 伯 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 侯?

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

Q: What common words use 侯?

Common words containing 侯 include: 诸侯 (zhū hóu) — Feudal lords; 侯爵 (hóu jué) — Marquis; 姓侯 (xìng hóu) — surnamed Hou.

How to Write 侯

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

侯 is pronounced hóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Marquis / Nobleman.

Common Words with 侯

诸侯 zhū hóu

Feudal lords

侯爵 hóu jué

Marquis

姓侯 xìng hóu

surnamed Hou

Example Sentences

古代有很多诸侯。

gǔ dài yǒu hěn duō zhū hóu

There were many feudal lords in ancient times.

他被封为侯爵。

tā bèi fēng wèi hóu jué

He was titled a marquess.

我的老师姓侯。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng hóu

My teacher's surname is Hou.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侯

What does 侯 (hóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侯 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侯?

What common words use 侯?

How to Write 侯 (hóu)