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

Q: What does 护 (hù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 护 (hù) means "to protect; to guard". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 护 stroke by stroke?

护 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 护 and 㧜?

护 (hù) and 㧜 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 护?

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

Q: What common words use 护?

Common words containing 护 include: 护照 (hù zhào) — passport; 护士 (hù shì) — nurse; 保护 (bǎo hù) — to protect; to safeguard.

How to Write 护

The character 护 (hù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

护 is pronounced hù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to protect; to guard.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 护 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 护

护照 hù zhào

passport

护士 hù shì

nurse

保护 bǎo hù

to protect; to safeguard

Example Sentences

我带了护照。

wǒ dài le hù zhào

I brought my passport.

她是一名护士。

tā shì yī míng hù shì

She is a nurse.

我们要保护环境。

wǒ men yào bǎo hù huán jìng

We must protect the environment.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 护 (hù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 护

What does 护 (hù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 护 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 护 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 护?

What common words use 护?

How to Write 护 (hù)