化 (huà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 化 (huà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 化 (huà) means "to change; to transform; -ize". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 匕.

Q: How do you write 化 stroke by stroke?

化 has 4 strokes. The radical is 匕. 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 化 and 匕?

化 (huà) and 匕 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 化?

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

Q: What common words use 化?

Common words containing 化 include: 文化 (wén huà) — culture; 变化 (biàn huà) — change or variation; 化学 (huà xué) — Chemistry.

How to Write 化

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

化 is pronounced huà in Mandarin Chinese. It means to change; to transform; -ize.

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

Common Words with 化

文化 wén huà

culture

变化 biàn huà

change or variation

化学 huà xué

Chemistry

Example Sentences

中国文化很有趣。

zhōng guó wén huà hěn yǒu qù

Chinese culture is very interesting.

这里的变化很大。

zhè lǐ de biàn huà hěn dà

The changes here are very big.

我明天有化学课。

wǒ míng tiān yǒu huà xué kè

I have a chemistry class tomorrow.

Similar Characters

匕 bǐ

北 běi

Practice Writing 化 (huà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 化

What does 化 (huà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 化 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 化 and 匕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 化?

What common words use 化?

How to Write 化 (huà)