咅 (pǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 咅 (pǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咅 (pǒu) means "hush; shush". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咅 stroke by stroke?

咅 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咅 and 吁?

咅 (pǒu) and 吁 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 咅?

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

Q: What common words use 咅?

Common words containing 咅 include: 咅 (pǒu) — hush; shush.

How to Write 咅

The character 咅 (pǒu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

咅 is pronounced pǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means hush; shush.

Common Words with 咅

咅 pǒu

hush; shush

Example Sentences

他咅了一声，表示拒绝。

tā pǒu le yī shēng biǎo shì jù jué

He made a sound of refusal.

咅，不要乱说话。

pǒu bú yào luàn shuō huà

Hush, don't talk nonsense.

他对着那个人咅了一下。

tā duì zhe nà ge rén pǒu le yī xià

He made a sound of disapproval at that person.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 咅 (pǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咅

What does 咅 (pǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咅 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咅?

What common words use 咅?

How to Write 咅 (pǒu)