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

Q: What does 浒 (hǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 浒 (hǔ) means "riverside; bank of a river". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 浒 stroke by stroke?

浒 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 浒 and 㳄?

浒 (hǔ) and 㳄 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 浒?

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

Q: What common words use 浒?

Common words containing 浒 include: 水浒传 (shuǐ hǔ zhuàn) — Water Margin (a classic Chinese novel); 浒溪 (hǔ xī) — Huxi Stream; 浒口 (hǔ kǒu) — Hukou (a place name, usually a port).

How to Write 浒

The character 浒 (hǔ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

浒 is pronounced hǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means riverside; bank of a river.

Common Words with 浒

水浒传 shuǐ hǔ zhuàn

Water Margin (a classic Chinese novel)

浒溪 hǔ xī

Huxi Stream

浒口 hǔ kǒu

Hukou (a place name, usually a port)

Example Sentences

我在读水浒传。

wǒ zài dú shuǐ hǔ zhuàn

I am reading 'Water Margin'.

浒溪的水很凉。

hǔ xī de shuǐ hěn liáng

The water in Huxi Stream is very cool.

浒口是一个码头。

hǔ kǒu shì yí gè mǎ tóu

Hukou is a pier.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 浒 (hǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 浒

What does 浒 (hǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 浒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 浒 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 浒?

What common words use 浒?

How to Write 浒 (hǔ)