COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 互
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Traditional etymology note: Two hooks hooking eachother
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How to Write 互 (hù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mutual
hùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hù
互
mutual
Common words
hù xiāng
互相
each other; mutually; mutual
xiāng hù
相互
each other; mutual
hù dòng
互动
to interact; interactive
hù zhù
互助
to help each other
hù bǔ
互补
complementary; to complement each other
jiāo hù
交互
mutual; interactive; each other; alternately
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 互
Say “hù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 互
Common words and phrases
hù xiāng
each other; mutually; mutual
xiāng hù
each other; mutual
hù dòng
to interact; interactive
hù zhù
to help each other
hù bǔ
complementary; to complement each other
jiāo hù
mutual; interactive; each other; alternately
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“互”。
Zhège zì shì “hù”.
This character is “互”.
我正在学习“互”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hù” zì.
I am learning the character “互”.
请写一遍“互”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hù”.
Please write “互” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 互?
互 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 互 (hù) mean?
互 (hù) means mutual.
What is the radical of 互?
The radical of 互 is 二, associated with Not yet classified.