COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 军 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 荤 (hūn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
strong-smelling vegetable (garlic etc)
hūnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hūn
荤
strong-smelling vegetable (garlic etc)
Common words
hūn
荤
strong-smelling vegetable (garlic etc); non-vegetarian food (meat, fish etc); vulgar; obscene
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荤
Say “hūn” 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
hūn
strong-smelling vegetable (garlic etc); non-vegetarian food (meat, fish etc); vulgar; obscene
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“荤”。
Zhège zì shì “hūn”.
This character is “荤”.
我正在学习“荤”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hūn” zì.
I am learning the character “荤”.
请写一遍“荤”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hūn”.
Please write “荤” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荤?
荤 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荤 (hūn) mean?
荤 (hūn) means strong-smelling vegetable (garlic etc).
What is the radical of 荤?
The radical of 荤 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.