COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 侯 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 who might be a target 矦
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How to Write 侯 (hóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3deng3 jue2wei4]
hóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
hóu
侯
marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3deng3 jue2wei4]
Common words
hóu
侯
marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3deng3 jue2wei4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 侯
Say “hóu” 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 侯
Common words and phrases
hóu
marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3deng3 jue2wei4]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“侯”。
Zhège zì shì “hóu”.
This character is “侯”.
我正在学习“侯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hóu” zì.
I am learning the character “侯”.
请写一遍“侯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hóu”.
Please write “侯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 侯?
侯 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 侯 (hóu) mean?
侯 (hóu) means marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3deng3 jue2wei4].
What is the radical of 侯?
The radical of 侯 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.