吼 (hǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吼 (hǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吼 (hǒu) means "to roar". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吼 stroke by stroke?

吼 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吼 and 卟?

吼 (hǒu) and 卟 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 吼?

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

Q: What common words use 吼?

Common words containing 吼 include: 吼叫 (hǒu jiào) — to roar; 大吼 (dà hǒu) — To roar / to shout loudly; 吼一声 (hǒu yī shēng) — to give a roar.

How to Write 吼

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

吼 is pronounced hǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to roar.

Common Words with 吼

吼叫 hǒu jiào

to roar

大吼 dà hǒu

To roar / to shout loudly

吼一声 hǒu yī shēng

to give a roar

Example Sentences

狮子在远处吼叫。

shī zi zài yuǎn chù hǒu jiào

The lion is roaring in the distance.

请别对我大吼。

qǐng bié duì wǒ dà hǒu

Please don't shout at me.

他大吼一声跑了。

tā dà hǒu yī shēng pǎo le

He gave a loud shout and ran away.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吼 (hǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吼

What does 吼 (hǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吼 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吼?

What common words use 吼?

How to Write 吼 (hǒu)