COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 候 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 矦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 候 (hòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wait
hòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hòu / hou
候
to wait
Common words
shí hòu
时候
time; length of time; moment; period
qì hòu
气候
(meteorology) climate; (fig.) climate; prevailing conditions (in human affairs)
děng hòu
等候
to wait; to wait for
cì hou
伺候
to serve; to wait upon
huǒ hòu
火候
heat control; (fig.) mastery; (fig.) crucial moment
shì hòu
侍候
to serve; to wait upon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 候
Say “hòu” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shí hòu
time; length of time; moment; period
qì hòu
(meteorology) climate; (fig.) climate; prevailing conditions (in human affairs)
děng hòu
to wait; to wait for
cì hou
to serve; to wait upon
huǒ hòu
heat control; (fig.) mastery; (fig.) crucial moment
shì hòu
to serve; to wait upon
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 候?
候 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 候 (hòu) mean?
候 (hòu) means to wait.
What is the radical of 候?
The radical of 候 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.