COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 禾 is built
Traditional etymology note: A plant stalk with a sagging head
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How to Write 禾 (hé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cereal
héTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hé
禾
cereal
Common words
hé miáo
禾苗
seedling (of rice or other grain)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 禾
Say “hé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 禾
Common words and phrases
hé miáo
seedling (of rice or other grain)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 禾?
禾 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 禾 (hé) mean?
禾 (hé) means cereal.
What is the radical of 禾?
The radical of 禾 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.