乎 (hū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 乎 (hū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 乎 (hū) means "(classical particle) / expressing doubt". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 丿.

Q: How do you write 乎 stroke by stroke?

乎 has 5 strokes. The radical is 丿. 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 乎 and 丹?

乎 (hū) and 丹 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 乎?

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

Q: What common words use 乎?

Common words containing 乎 include: 几乎 (jī hū) — almost; nearly; 似乎 (sì hū) — it seems; apparently; 在乎 (zài hū) — To care about; to mind.

How to Write 乎

The character 乎 (hū) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丿 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

乎 is pronounced hū in Mandarin Chinese. It means (classical particle) / expressing doubt.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 乎 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 乎

几乎 jī hū

almost; nearly

似乎 sì hū

it seems; apparently

在乎 zài hū

To care about; to mind

Example Sentences

我几乎忘了。

wǒ jī hū wàng le

I almost forgot.

他似乎不开心。

tā sì hū bù kāi xīn

He seems unhappy.

我不在乎。

wǒ bù zài hū

I don't care.

Similar Characters

丹 dān

久 jiǔ

乇 tuō

Practice Writing 乎 (hū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 乎

What does 乎 (hū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 乎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 乎 and 丹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 乎?

What common words use 乎?

How to Write 乎 (hū)