唬 (hǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唬 (hǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唬 (hǔ) means "To intimidate / To bluff". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唬 stroke by stroke?

唬 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唬 and 呲?

唬 (hǔ) and 呲 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 唬?

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

Q: What common words use 唬?

Common words containing 唬 include: 吓唬 (xià hǔ) — to threaten; intimidate; scare; 唬人 (hǔ rén) — To bluff / To deceive; 唬了一跳 (hǔ le yī tiào) — To be startled / To get a fright.

How to Write 唬

The character 唬 (hǔ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唬 is pronounced hǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To intimidate / To bluff.

Common Words with 唬

吓唬 xià hǔ

to threaten; intimidate; scare

唬人 hǔ rén

To bluff / To deceive

唬了一跳 hǔ le yī tiào

To be startled / To get a fright

Example Sentences

别吓唬小孩子。

bié xià hǔ xiǎo hái zi

Don't scare the children.

这话是唬人的。

zhè huà shì hǔ rén de

These words are just a bluff.

真是唬了我一跳。

zhēn shì hǔ le wǒ yī tiào

You really gave me a fright.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唬 (hǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唬

What does 唬 (hǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唬 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唬?

What common words use 唬?

How to Write 唬 (hǔ)