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

Q: What does 沪 (hù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沪 (hù) means "Shanghai (abbreviation)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沪 stroke by stroke?

沪 has 7 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 沪 and 㳄?

沪 (hù) 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 沪?

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 沪?

Common words containing 沪 include: 沪剧 (hù jù) — Shanghai Opera; 京沪 (jīng hù) — Beijing and Shanghai; 沪菜 (hù cài) — Shanghai cuisine.

How to Write 沪

The character 沪 (hù) is written with 7 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

沪 is pronounced hù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shanghai (abbreviation).

Common Words with 沪

沪剧 hù jù

Shanghai Opera

京沪 jīng hù

Beijing and Shanghai

沪菜 hù cài

Shanghai cuisine

Example Sentences

奶奶喜欢听沪剧。

nǎi nǎi xǐ huān tīng hù jù

Grandma likes listening to Shanghai Opera.

京沪高铁很快。

jīng hù gāo tiě hěn kuài

The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail is very fast.

我们去吃沪菜吧。

wǒ men qù chī hù cài ba

Let's go eat Shanghainese cuisine.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 沪 (hù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沪

What does 沪 (hù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沪 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沪?

What common words use 沪?

How to Write 沪 (hù)