COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 活 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 舌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 活 (huó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to live
huóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huó
活
to live
Common words
shēng huó
生活
to live; life; livelihood
huó dòng
活动
to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence)
huó pō
活泼
lively; vivacious; brisk; active
líng huó
灵活
flexible; nimble; agile
huó lì
活力
energy; vitality; vigor; vital force
huó yuè
活跃
active; lively; excited; to enliven
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
活
活
活
活
活
活
活
活
LEARNING TIP
Remember 活
Say “huó” 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 活
Common words and phrases
shēng huó
to live; life; livelihood
huó dòng
to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence)
huó pō
lively; vivacious; brisk; active
líng huó
flexible; nimble; agile
huó lì
energy; vitality; vigor; vital force
huó yuè
active; lively; excited; to enliven
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 活?
活 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 活 (huó) mean?
活 (huó) means to live.
What is the radical of 活?
The radical of 活 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.