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

Q: What does 霍 (huò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 霍 (huò) means "Suddenly; quickly". with 16 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 霍 stroke by stroke?

霍 has 16 strokes. The radical is 雨. 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 霍 and 需?

霍 (huò) and 需 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 霍?

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

Q: What common words use 霍?

Common words containing 霍 include: 霍然 (huò rán) — Suddenly; all of a sudden; 霍乱 (huò luàn) — Cholera; 霍闪 (huò shǎn) — Lightning (literary or dialect).

How to Write 霍

The character 霍 (huò) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 雨 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

霍 is pronounced huò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Suddenly; quickly.

Common Words with 霍

霍然 huò rán

Suddenly; all of a sudden

霍乱 huò luàn

Cholera

霍闪 huò shǎn

Lightning (literary or dialect)

Example Sentences

他霍然站了起来。

tā huò rán zhàn le qǐ lái

He stood up suddenly.

我们要预防霍乱。

wǒ men yào yù fáng huò luàn

We need to prevent cholera.

天边有一道霍闪。

tiān biān yǒu yī dào huò shǎn

There was a flash of lightning on the horizon.

Similar Characters

需 xū

霁 jì

霂 mù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 霍

What does 霍 (huò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 霍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 霍 and 需?

What mistakes do learners make writing 霍?

What common words use 霍?

How to Write 霍 (huò)