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

Q: What does 呼 (hū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呼 (hū) means "to exhale / to call / to shout". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呼 stroke by stroke?

呼 has 8 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 呼 and 吁?

呼 (hū) and 吁 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 呼?

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 呼?

Common words containing 呼 include: 呼吸 (hū xī) — to breathe / respiration; 欢呼 (huān hū) — To cheer / To hail; 招呼 (zhāo hū) — To greet / to call.

How to Write 呼

The character 呼 (hū) is written with 8 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

呼 is pronounced hū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to exhale / to call / to shout.

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

Common Words with 呼

呼吸 hū xī

to breathe / respiration

欢呼 huān hū

To cheer / To hail

招呼 zhāo hū

To greet / to call

Example Sentences

这里的空气很好，多呼吸。

zhè lǐ de kōng qì hěn hǎo duō hū xī

The air here is very good; breathe deeply.

大家为胜利欢呼。

dà jiā wèi shèng lì huān hū

Everyone cheered for the victory.

他主动跟我打招呼。

tā zhǔ dòng gēn wǒ dǎ zhāo hū

He took the initiative to greet me.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 呼 (hū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呼

What does 呼 (hū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呼 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呼?

What common words use 呼?

How to Write 呼 (hū)