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

Q: What does 矦 (hóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 矦 (hóu) means "Marquis (ancient noble title).". with 9 strokes and the radical 矢.

Q: How do you write 矦 stroke by stroke?

矦 has 9 strokes. The radical is 矢. 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 矦 and 矣?

矦 (hóu) and 矣 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 矦?

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

Q: What common words use 矦?

Common words containing 矦 include: 诸矦 (zhū hóu) — Feudal lords (archaic variant); 矦爵 (hóu jué) — The rank of marquis.; 矦门 (hóu mén) — Noble family; high-ranking household..

How to Write 矦

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

矦 is pronounced hóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Marquis (ancient noble title)..

Common Words with 矦

诸矦 zhū hóu

Feudal lords (archaic variant)

矦爵 hóu jué

The rank of marquis.

矦门 hóu mén

Noble family; high-ranking household.

Example Sentences

古代有许多诸矦。

gǔ dài yǒu xǔ duō zhū hóu

There were many feudal lords in ancient times.

他被授予了矦爵。

tā bèi shòu yǔ le hóu jué

He was granted the title of marquess.

矦门深似海。

hóu mén shēn shì hǎi

The gates of a noble house are as deep as the sea (meaning it is hard for outsiders to understand or enter).

Similar Characters

矣 yǐ

知 zhī

矧 shěn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 矦

What does 矦 (hóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 矦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 矦 and 矣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 矦?

What common words use 矦?

How to Write 矦 (hóu)