COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胡 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (meat) suggests the meaning, while 古 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 胡 (hú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
non-Han people, esp. from central Asia
húTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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hú
胡
non-Han people, esp. from central Asia
Common words
hú tòng
胡同
lane; alley
hú zi
胡子
beard; mustache or whiskers; facial hair; (coll.) bandit
hú luàn
胡乱
careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly
hú nào
胡闹
to act willfully and make a scene; to make trouble
hú shuō
胡说
to talk nonsense; drivel
hú sī luàn xiǎng
胡思乱想
to indulge in flights of fancy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 胡
Say “hú” 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.
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Common words and phrases
hú tòng
lane; alley
hú zi
beard; mustache or whiskers; facial hair; (coll.) bandit
hú luàn
careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly
hú nào
to act willfully and make a scene; to make trouble
hú shuō
to talk nonsense; drivel
hú sī luàn xiǎng
to indulge in flights of fancy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胡?
胡 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 胡 (hú) mean?
胡 (hú) means non-Han people, esp. from central Asia.
What is the radical of 胡?
The radical of 胡 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.