互 (hù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 互 (hù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 互 (hù) means "Mutual or each other.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 互 stroke by stroke?

互 has 4 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 互 and 二?

互 (hù) and 二 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 互?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 互?

Common words containing 互 include: 互相 (hù xiāng) — each other; mutually; 互动 (hù dòng) — Interaction.; 互联网 (hù lián wǎng) — the internet.

How to Write 互

The character 互 (hù) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 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

互 is pronounced hù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mutual or each other..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 互 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 互

互相 hù xiāng

each other; mutually

互动 hù dòng

Interaction.

互联网 hù lián wǎng

the internet

Example Sentences

我们要互相帮助。

wǒ men yào hù xiāng bāng zhù

We should help each other.

老师和学生有很多互动。

lǎo shī hé xué shēng yǒu hěn duō hù dòng

There is a lot of interaction between the teacher and students.

互联网改变了生活。

hù lián wǎng gǎi biàn le shēng huó

The internet has changed life.

Similar Characters

二 èr

亍 chù

于 yú

Practice Writing 互 (hù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 互

What does 互 (hù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 互 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 互 and 二?

What mistakes do learners make writing 互?

What common words use 互?

How to Write 互 (hù)