COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 孔 suggests the pronunciation.
More “hou” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 吼 (hǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to roar
hǒuTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hǒu
吼
to roar
Common words
hǒu
吼
to roar; to howl; to shriek; roar or howl of an animal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
吼
吼
吼
吼
吼
吼
吼
吼
LEARNING TIP
Remember 吼
Say “hǒu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吼
Common words and phrases
hǒu
to roar; to howl; to shriek; roar or howl of an animal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吼”。
Zhège zì shì “hǒu”.
This character is “吼”.
我正在学习“吼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hǒu” zì.
I am learning the character “吼”.
请写一遍“吼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hǒu”.
Please write “吼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吼?
吼 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吼 (hǒu) mean?
吼 (hǒu) means to roar.
What is the radical of 吼?
The radical of 吼 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.