COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 毫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 毛 (hair) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 毫 (háo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hair
háoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
háo
毫
hair
Common words
háo bù
毫不
hardly; not in the least; not at all
háo wú
毫无
not in the least; to completely lack
háo mǐ
毫米
millimeter
háo shēng
毫升
milliliter
sī háo
丝毫
the slightest amount or degree; a bit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 毫
Say “háo” 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.
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Common words and phrases
háo bù
hardly; not in the least; not at all
háo wú
not in the least; to completely lack
háo mǐ
millimeter
háo shēng
milliliter
sī háo
the slightest amount or degree; a bit
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 毫?
毫 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 毫 (háo) mean?
毫 (háo) means hair.
What is the radical of 毫?
The radical of 毫 is 毛, associated with Not yet classified.