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

Q: What does 虖 (hū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虖 (hū) means "To roar; to shout (archaic).". with 11 strokes and the radical 虍.

Q: How do you write 虖 stroke by stroke?

虖 has 11 strokes. The radical is 虍. 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 虖 and 虐?

虖 (hū) and 虐 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 虖?

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

Q: What common words use 虖?

Common words containing 虖 include: 呜虖 (wū hū) — alas (archaic exclamation); 虖啸 (hū xiào) — To roar; to howl.; 虖尔 (hū ěr) — An archaic exclamation..

How to Write 虖

The character 虖 (hū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虍 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

虖 is pronounced hū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To roar; to shout (archaic)..

Common Words with 虖

呜虖 wū hū

alas (archaic exclamation)

虖啸 hū xiào

To roar; to howl.

虖尔 hū ěr

An archaic exclamation.

Example Sentences

呜虖是古代的感叹词。

wū hū shì gǔ dài de gǎn tàn cí

'Wuhu' is an ancient exclamation.

风在山谷中虖啸。

fēng zài shān gǔ zhōng hū xiào

The wind is howling in the valley.

这是一个罕见的古词。

zhè shì yí gè hǎn jiàn de gǔ cí

This is a rare archaic word.

Similar Characters

虐 nüè

虑 lǜ

虒 sī

Practice Writing 虖 (hū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虖

What does 虖 (hū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虖 and 虐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虖?

What common words use 虖?

How to Write 虖 (hū)