镬 (huò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镬 (huò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镬 (huò) means "Cauldron / Large pot". with 18 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镬 stroke by stroke?

镬 has 18 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镬 and 镖?

镬 (huò) and 镖 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 镬?

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

Q: What common words use 镬?

Common words containing 镬 include: 镬子 (huò zi) — Cauldron / Large pot; 鼎镬 (dǐng huò) — large cauldrons (ancient punishment by boiling); 镬盖 (huò gài) — Pot lid.

How to Write 镬

The character 镬 (huò) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

镬 is pronounced huò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cauldron / Large pot.

Common Words with 镬

镬子 huò zi

Cauldron / Large pot

鼎镬 dǐng huò

large cauldrons (ancient punishment by boiling)

镬盖 huò gài

Pot lid

Example Sentences

厨师在镬子里炒菜。

chú shī zài huò zi lǐ chǎo cài

The chef is stir-frying in the large pot.

这是古代的一种鼎镬。

zhè shì gǔ dài de yī zhǒng dǐng huò

This is a type of ancient cauldron.

请把镬盖盖好。

qǐng bǎ huò gài gài hǎo

Please put the lid on the wok properly.

Similar Characters

镖 biāo

镗 tāng

镘 màn

Practice Writing 镬 (huò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镬

What does 镬 (huò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镬 and 镖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镬?

What common words use 镬?

How to Write 镬 (huò)