壶 (hú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 壶 (hú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 壶 (hú) means "Pot / Kettle / Flask". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 士.

Q: How do you write 壶 stroke by stroke?

壶 has 10 strokes. The radical is 士. 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 壶 and 壴?

壶 (hú) and 壴 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 壶?

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

Q: What common words use 壶?

Common words containing 壶 include: 茶壶 (chá hú) — teapot; 水壶 (shuǐ hú) — Kettle; 暖壶 (nuǎn hú) — thermos; vacuum flask.

How to Write 壶

The character 壶 (hú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 士 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

壶 is pronounced hú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pot / Kettle / Flask.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 壶 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 壶

茶壶 chá hú

teapot

水壶 shuǐ hú

Kettle

暖壶 nuǎn hú

thermos; vacuum flask

Example Sentences

这个茶壶很漂亮。

zhè ge chá hú hěn piào liàng

This teapot is very beautiful.

别忘了带水壶。

bié wàng le dài shuǐ hú

Don't forget to bring a water bottle.

暖壶里有热水。

nuǎn hú lǐ yǒu rè shuǐ

There is hot water in the thermos.

Similar Characters

壴 zhù

壹 yī

Practice Writing 壶 (hú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 壶

What does 壶 (hú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 壶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 壶 and 壴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 壶?

What common words use 壶?

How to Write 壶 (hú)