火 (huǒ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 火 (huǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 火 (huǒ) means "fire". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 火 stroke by stroke?

火 has 4 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 火 and 灭?

火 (huǒ) and 灭 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 火?

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

Q: What common words use 火?

Common words containing 火 include: 火车 (huǒ chē) — Train; 点火 (diǎn huǒ) — to ignite / to light a fire; 发火 (fā huǒ) — to get angry; to catch fire.

How to Write 火

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

火 is pronounced huǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means fire.

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

Common Words with 火

火车 huǒ chē

Train

点火 diǎn huǒ

to ignite / to light a fire

发火 fā huǒ

to get angry; to catch fire

Example Sentences

我坐火车去北京。

wǒ zuò huǒ chē qù běi jīng

I'm taking the train to Beijing.

请帮我点火。

qǐng bāng wǒ diǎn huǒ

Please help me light the fire.

他今天发火了。

tā jīn tiān fā huǒ le

He lost his temper today.

Similar Characters

灭 miè

灯 dēng

灰 huī

Practice Writing 火 (huǒ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 火

What does 火 (huǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 火 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 火 and 灭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 火?

What common words use 火?

How to Write 火 (huǒ)