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

Q: What does 弧 (hú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弧 (hú) means "Arc; curve.". with 8 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 弧 stroke by stroke?

弧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 弧 and 弛?

弧 (hú) and 弛 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 弧?

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

Q: What common words use 弧?

Common words containing 弧 include: 弧线 (hú xiàn) — Arc; curved line.; 圆弧 (yuán hú) — Circular arc; 弧度 (hú dù) — Radian..

How to Write 弧

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

弧 is pronounced hú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Arc; curve..

Common Words with 弧

弧线 hú xiàn

Arc; curved line.

圆弧 yuán hú

Circular arc

弧度 hú dù

Radian.

Example Sentences

足球划出一道弧线。

zú qiú huà chū yī dào hú xiàn

The soccer ball curved in the air.

这个圆弧很漂亮。

zhè ge yuán hú hěn piào liàng

This circular arc is very beautiful.

调整一下弧度。

tiáo zhěng yī xià hú dù

Adjust the curvature.

Similar Characters

弛 chí

弟 dì

张 zhāng

Practice Writing 弧 (hú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弧

What does 弧 (hú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弧 and 弛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弧?

What common words use 弧?

How to Write 弧 (hú)