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

Q: What does 琥 (hǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 琥 (hǔ) means "Amber (component of 琥珀)". with 12 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 琥 stroke by stroke?

琥 has 12 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 琥 and 珙?

琥 (hǔ) and 珙 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 琥?

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 琥?

Common words containing 琥 include: 琥珀 (hǔ pò) — Amber; 琥珀色 (hǔ pò sè) — Amber color; 琥珀项链 (hǔ pò xiàng liàn) — Amber necklace.

How to Write 琥

The character 琥 (hǔ) is written with 12 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

琥 is pronounced hǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Amber (component of 琥珀).

Common Words with 琥

琥珀 hǔ pò

Amber

琥珀色 hǔ pò sè

Amber color

琥珀项链 hǔ pò xiàng liàn

Amber necklace

Example Sentences

琥珀里有一只小虫。

hǔ pò lǐ yǒu yī zhī xiǎo chóng

There is a small insect in the amber.

天空变成了琥珀色。

tiān kōng biàn chéng le hǔ pò sè

The sky turned amber.

她戴着琥珀项链。

tā dài zhe hǔ pò xiàng liàn

She is wearing an amber necklace.

Similar Characters

珙 gǒng

珞 luò

珠 zhū

Practice Writing 琥 (hǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琥

What does 琥 (hǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 琥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 琥 and 珙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 琥?

What common words use 琥?

How to Write 琥 (hǔ)