堠 (hòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 堠 (hòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 堠 (hòu) means "watchtower / ancient milestone". with 12 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堠 stroke by stroke?

堠 has 12 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 堠 and 垸?

堠 (hòu) and 垸 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 堠?

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

Q: What common words use 堠?

Common words containing 堠 include: 堠亭 (hòu tíng) — watchtower pavilion; 烽堠 (fēng hòu) — beacon tower; 堠吏 (hòu lì) — watchtower guard / official in charge of milestones.

How to Write 堠

The character 堠 (hòu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

堠 is pronounced hòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means watchtower / ancient milestone.

Common Words with 堠

堠亭 hòu tíng

watchtower pavilion

烽堠 fēng hòu

beacon tower

堠吏 hòu lì

watchtower guard / official in charge of milestones

Example Sentences

路边有一个堠亭。

lù biān yǒu yí gè hòu tíng

There is a roadside pavilion by the road.

远方有几座烽堠。

yuǎn fāng yǒu jǐ zuò fēng hòu

There are several beacon towers in the distance.

堠吏在检查路人。

hòu lì zài jiǎn chá lù rén

The watchtower guard is checking passers-by.

Similar Characters

垸 yuàn

埂 gěng

埃 āi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堠

What does 堠 (hòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堠 and 垸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堠?

What common words use 堠?

How to Write 堠 (hòu)