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

Q: What does 逅 (hòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逅 (hòu) means "to meet unexpectedly". with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逅 stroke by stroke?

逅 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逅 and 迎?

逅 (hòu) and 迎 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 逅?

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

Q: What common words use 逅?

Common words containing 逅 include: 邂逅 (xiè hòu) — a chance encounter / to meet by chance; 偶然邂逅 (ǒu rán xiè hòu) — A chance encounter; 邂逅相遇 (xiè hòu xiāng yù) — to meet by chance / an unexpected meeting.

How to Write 逅

The character 逅 (hòu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

逅 is pronounced hòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to meet unexpectedly.

Common Words with 逅

邂逅 xiè hòu

a chance encounter / to meet by chance

偶然邂逅 ǒu rán xiè hòu

A chance encounter

邂逅相遇 xiè hòu xiāng yù

to meet by chance / an unexpected meeting

Example Sentences

我们在书店邂逅了。

wǒ men zài shū diàn xiè hòu le

We met by chance in the bookstore.

这是一次偶然的邂逅。

zhè shì yī cì ǒu rán de xiè hòu

This is a chance encounter.

两人在公园里邂逅相遇。

liǎng rén zài gōng yuán lǐ xiè hòu xiāng yù

The two met by chance in the park.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 逅 (hòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逅

What does 逅 (hòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逅 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逅?

What common words use 逅?

How to Write 逅 (hòu)