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

Q: What does 瑚 (hú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 瑚 (hú) means "Hu (coral).". with 13 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 瑚 stroke by stroke?

瑚 has 13 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 瑚 and 球?

瑚 (hú) and 球 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 瑚?

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

Q: What common words use 瑚?

Common words containing 瑚 include: 珊瑚 (shān hú) — coral; 珊瑚礁 (shān hú jiāo) — Coral reef; 珊瑚虫 (shān hú chóng) — Coral polyp.

How to Write 瑚

The character 瑚 (hú) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

瑚 is pronounced hú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hu (coral)..

Common Words with 瑚

珊瑚 shān hú

coral

珊瑚礁 shān hú jiāo

Coral reef

珊瑚虫 shān hú chóng

Coral polyp

Example Sentences

海底有红色的珊瑚。

hǎi dǐ yǒu hóng sè de shān hú

There is red coral on the seabed.

鱼儿住在珊瑚礁里。

yú ér zhù zài shān hú jiāo lǐ

The fish live in the coral reef.

珊瑚虫生活在海洋里。

shān hú chóng shēng huó zài hǎi yáng lǐ

Coral polyps live in the ocean.

Similar Characters

球 qiú

琅 láng

理 lǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑚

What does 瑚 (hú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 瑚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 瑚 and 球?

What mistakes do learners make writing 瑚?

What common words use 瑚?

How to Write 瑚 (hú)