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

Q: What does 忽 (hū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忽 (hū) means "suddenly; to neglect; to ignore". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 忽 stroke by stroke?

忽 has 8 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 忽 and 忌?

忽 (hū) and 忌 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 忽?

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

Q: What common words use 忽?

Common words containing 忽 include: 忽然 (hū rán) — suddenly; all of a sudden; 忽略 (hū lüè) — to ignore; to neglect; to overlook; 忽快忽慢 (hū kuài hū màn) — now fast, now slow; irregular speed.

How to Write 忽

The character 忽 (hū) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

忽 is pronounced hū in Mandarin Chinese. It means suddenly; to neglect; to ignore.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 忽 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 忽

忽然 hū rán

suddenly; all of a sudden

忽略 hū lüè

to ignore; to neglect; to overlook

忽快忽慢 hū kuài hū màn

now fast, now slow; irregular speed

Example Sentences

天忽然下雨了。

tiān hū rán xià yǔ le

It suddenly started raining.

不要忽略小问题。

bú yào hū lüè xiǎo wèn tí

Don't ignore small problems.

车速忽快忽慢。

chē sù hū kuài hū màn

The vehicle's speed is inconsistent.

Similar Characters

忌 jì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 忽 (hū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忽

What does 忽 (hū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忽 and 忌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忽?

What common words use 忽?

How to Write 忽 (hū)