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

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

The Chinese character 隍 (huáng) means "Dry moat". with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隍 stroke by stroke?

隍 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隍 and 郗?

隍 (huáng) and 郗 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 隍?

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

Q: What common words use 隍?

Common words containing 隍 include: 城隍庙 (chéng huáng miào) — City God Temple.; 城隍 (chéng huáng) — City God; city moat.; 隍池 (huáng chí) — Moat.

How to Write 隍

The character 隍 (huáng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

隍 is pronounced huáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dry moat.

Common Words with 隍

城隍庙 chéng huáng miào

City God Temple.

城隍 chéng huáng

City God; city moat.

隍池 huáng chí

Moat

Example Sentences

我们去城隍庙玩吧。

wǒ men qù chéng huáng miào wán ba

Let's go visit the City God Temple.

他是这里的城隍神。

tā shì zhè lǐ de chéng huáng shén

He is the City God of this place.

古城外有深深的隍池。

gǔ chéng wài yǒu shēn shēn de huáng chí

There is a deep dry moat outside the ancient city.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隍

What does 隍 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隍 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隍?

What common words use 隍?

How to Write 隍 (huáng)