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

Q: What does 话 (huà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 话 (huà) means "word; speech; talk". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 话 stroke by stroke?

话 has 8 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 话 and 讲?

话 (huà) and 讲 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 话?

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

Q: What common words use 话?

Common words containing 话 include: 说话 (shuō huà) — to talk; 电话 (diàn huà) — Telephone; 笑话 (xiào huà) — Joke.

How to Write 话

The character 话 (huà) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

话 is pronounced huà in Mandarin Chinese. It means word; speech; talk.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 话 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 话

说话 shuō huà

to talk

电话 diàn huà

Telephone

笑话 xiào huà

Joke

Example Sentences

请不要说话。

qǐng bú yào shuō huà

Please don't talk.

我给你打电话。

wǒ gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huà

I'll give you a call.

他讲了一个笑话。

tā jiǎng le yí gè xiào huà

He told a joke.

Similar Characters

讲 jiǎng

讳 huì

讴 ōu

Practice Writing 话 (huà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 话

What does 话 (huà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 话 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 话 and 讲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 话?

What common words use 话?

How to Write 话 (huà)