COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 耗 is built
Traditional etymology note: 耒 (plow) suggests the meaning, while 毛 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 耗 (hào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to waste
hàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hào
耗
to waste
Common words
xiāo hào
消耗
to consume; to use up; to deplete; to expend; (old) news; mail; message
è hào
噩耗
news of sb's death; sad news
hào fèi
耗费
to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander
hào shí
耗时
time-consuming; to take a period of (x amount of time)
néng hào
能耗
energy consumption
hào
耗
to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 耗
Say “hào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 耗
Common words and phrases
xiāo hào
to consume; to use up; to deplete; to expend; (old) news; mail; message
è hào
news of sb's death; sad news
hào fèi
to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander
hào shí
time-consuming; to take a period of (x amount of time)
néng hào
energy consumption
hào
to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“耗”。
Zhège zì shì “hào”.
This character is “耗”.
我正在学习“耗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hào” zì.
I am learning the character “耗”.
请写一遍“耗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hào”.
Please write “耗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 耗?
耗 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 耗 (hào) mean?
耗 (hào) means to waste.
What is the radical of 耗?
The radical of 耗 is 耒, associated with Not yet classified.