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

Q: What does 烀 (hū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 烀 (hū) means "to simmer / to steam-cook". with 9 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 烀 stroke by stroke?

烀 has 9 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 烀 and 灶?

烀 (hū) and 灶 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 烀?

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

Q: What common words use 烀?

Common words containing 烀 include: 烀玉米 (hū yù mǐ) — simmered corn; 烀土豆 (hū tǔ dòu) — simmered potatoes; 烀肉 (hū ròu) — simmered meat.

How to Write 烀

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

烀 is pronounced hū in Mandarin Chinese. It means to simmer / to steam-cook.

Common Words with 烀

烀玉米 hū yù mǐ

simmered corn

烀土豆 hū tǔ dòu

simmered potatoes

烀肉 hū ròu

simmered meat

Example Sentences

锅里正在烀玉米。

guō lǐ zhèng zài hū yù mǐ

Corn is being boiled in the pot.

烀土豆很好吃。

hū tǔ dòu hěn hǎo chī

Simmered potatoes are delicious.

妈妈在烀肉。

mā mā zài hū ròu

Mom is boiling meat.

Similar Characters

灶 zào

灸 jiǔ

灼 zhuó

Practice Writing 烀 (hū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 烀

What does 烀 (hū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 烀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 烀 and 灶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 烀?

What common words use 烀?

How to Write 烀 (hū)