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

Q: What does 扈 (hù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扈 (hù) means "retinue / to follow". with 11 strokes and the radical 户.

Q: How do you write 扈 stroke by stroke?

扈 has 11 strokes. The radical is 户. 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 扈 and 扁?

扈 (hù) and 扁 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 扈?

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

Q: What common words use 扈?

Common words containing 扈 include: 扈从 (hù cóng) — retinue / entourage; 跋扈 (bá hù) — domineering; bossy; 桑扈 (sāng hù) — Greenfinch (a type of bird).

How to Write 扈

The character 扈 (hù) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 户 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

扈 is pronounced hù in Mandarin Chinese. It means retinue / to follow.

Common Words with 扈

扈从 hù cóng

retinue / entourage

跋扈 bá hù

domineering; bossy

桑扈 sāng hù

Greenfinch (a type of bird)

Example Sentences

扈从们跟着国王。

hù cóng men gēn zhe guó wáng

The retinue followed the king.

他的态度很跋扈。

tā de tài dù hěn bá hù

His attitude is domineering.

桑扈在树上叫。

sāng hù zài shù shàng jiào

The greenfinch is chirping in the tree.

Similar Characters

扁 biǎn

扂 diàn

扃 jiōng

Practice Writing 扈 (hù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扈

What does 扈 (hù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扈 and 扁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扈?

What common words use 扈?

How to Write 扈 (hù)