COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 乎 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 呼 (hū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to call
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hū / hu
呼
to call
Common words
hū xī
呼吸
to breathe
chēng hu
称呼
to call; to address as; form of address; appellation
huān hū
欢呼
to cheer for; to acclaim
hū huàn
呼唤
to call out (a name etc); to shout
hū jiù
呼救
to call for help
hū shēng
呼声
a shout; fig. opinion or demand, esp. expressed by a group
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
呼
呼
呼
呼
呼
呼
呼
呼
LEARNING TIP
Remember 呼
Say “hū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 呼
Common words and phrases
hū xī
to breathe
chēng hu
to call; to address as; form of address; appellation
huān hū
to cheer for; to acclaim
hū huàn
to call out (a name etc); to shout
hū jiù
to call for help
hū shēng
a shout; fig. opinion or demand, esp. expressed by a group
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“呼”。
Zhège zì shì “hū”.
This character is “呼”.
我正在学习“呼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hū” zì.
I am learning the character “呼”.
请写一遍“呼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hū”.
Please write “呼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呼?
呼 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 呼 (hū) mean?
呼 (hū) means to call.
What is the radical of 呼?
The radical of 呼 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.