COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 厚 is built
Traditional etymology note: Sunlight 日 and children 子 in a building 厂
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How to Write 厚 (hòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
thick
hòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hòu
厚
thick
Common words
hòu dù
厚度
thickness
shēn hòu
深厚
deep; profound
nóng hòu
浓厚
dense; thick (fog, clouds etc); to have a strong interest in; deep
chún hòu
醇厚
mellow and rich; simple and kind
dūn hòu
敦厚
genuine; honest and sincere
fēng hòu
丰厚
generous; ample
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
厚
厚
厚
厚
厚
厚
厚
厚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 厚
Say “hòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 厚
Common words and phrases
hòu dù
thickness
shēn hòu
deep; profound
nóng hòu
dense; thick (fog, clouds etc); to have a strong interest in; deep
chún hòu
mellow and rich; simple and kind
dūn hòu
genuine; honest and sincere
fēng hòu
generous; ample
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“厚”。
Zhège zì shì “hòu”.
This character is “厚”.
我正在学习“厚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hòu” zì.
I am learning the character “厚”.
请写一遍“厚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hòu”.
Please write “厚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 厚?
厚 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 厚 (hòu) mean?
厚 (hòu) means thick.
What is the radical of 厚?
The radical of 厚 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.