潢 (huáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 潢 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 潢 (huáng) means "expanse of water; to decorate". with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 潢 stroke by stroke?

潢 has 14 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 潢 and 渝?

潢 (huáng) and 渝 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 潢?

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 潢?

Common words containing 潢 include: 装潢 (zhuāng huáng) — Decoration; mounting (of books or paintings); 潢川 (huáng chuān) — Huangchuan (a place name); 潢池 (huáng chí) — pool; pond.

How to Write 潢

The character 潢 (huáng) is written with 14 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

潢 is pronounced huáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means expanse of water; to decorate.

Common Words with 潢

装潢 zhuāng huáng

Decoration; mounting (of books or paintings)

潢川 huáng chuān

Huangchuan (a place name)

潢池 huáng chí

pool; pond

Example Sentences

这家店的装潢很美。

zhè jiā diàn de zhuāng huáng hěn měi

This shop's decor is very beautiful.

潢川在河南境内。

huáng chuān zài hé nán jìng nèi

Huangchuan is within Henan province.

潢池的水满了。

huáng chí de shuǐ mǎn le

The pool is full of water.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 潢

What does 潢 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 潢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 潢 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 潢?

What common words use 潢?

How to Write 潢 (huáng)