COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 婚 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 昏 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 婚 (hūn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to marry
hūnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hūn
婚
to marry
Common words
jié hūn
结婚
to marry; to get married
hūn lǐ
婚礼
wedding ceremony; wedding
lí hūn
离婚
to divorce
dìng hūn
订婚
to get engaged
hūn yīn
婚姻
marriage; matrimony
qiú hūn
求婚
to propose marriage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
婚
婚
婚
婚
婚
婚
婚
婚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 婚
Say “hūn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 婚
Common words and phrases
jié hūn
to marry; to get married
hūn lǐ
wedding ceremony; wedding
lí hūn
to divorce
dìng hūn
to get engaged
hūn yīn
marriage; matrimony
qiú hūn
to propose marriage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“婚”。
Zhège zì shì “hūn”.
This character is “婚”.
我正在学习“婚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hūn” zì.
I am learning the character “婚”.
请写一遍“婚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hūn”.
Please write “婚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 婚?
婚 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 婚 (hūn) mean?
婚 (hūn) means to marry.
What is the radical of 婚?
The radical of 婚 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.