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

Q: What does 灬 (huǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 灬 (huǒ) means "Fire radical (bottom component)". with 4 strokes and the radical 灬.

Q: How do you write 灬 stroke by stroke?

灬 has 4 strokes. The radical is 灬. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 灬?

The radical of 灬 is 灬. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 灬?

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

Q: What common words use 灬?

Common words containing 灬 include: 热 (rè) — Hot or heat; 煮 (zhǔ) — to boil; to cook; 照 (zhào) — to shine; to reflect; to take a photo.

How to Write 灬

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

灬 is pronounced huǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fire radical (bottom component).

Common Words with 灬

热 rè

Hot or heat

煮 zhǔ

to boil; to cook

照 zhào

to shine; to reflect; to take a photo

Example Sentences

今天天气很热。

jīn tiān tiān qì hěn rè

The weather is very hot today.

我在煮面条。

wǒ zài zhǔ miàn tiáo

I am cooking noodles.

太阳照在大地上。

tài yáng zhào zài dà dì shàng

The sun shines on the earth.

Practice Writing 灬 (huǒ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 灬

What does 灬 (huǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灬 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 灬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灬?

What common words use 灬?

How to Write 灬 (huǒ)