COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 号 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 丂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 号 (hào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
roar
hàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hào
号
roar
Common words
hào mǎ
号码
number
xìn hào
信号
signal
guà hào
挂号
to register (at a hospital etc); to send by registered mail
zhàng hào
账号
account number; username
chēng hào
称号
name; term of address; title
fú hào
符号
symbol; mark; sign
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
号
号
号
号
号
号
号
号
LEARNING TIP
Remember 号
Say “hào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 号
Common words and phrases
hào mǎ
number
xìn hào
signal
guà hào
to register (at a hospital etc); to send by registered mail
zhàng hào
account number; username
chēng hào
name; term of address; title
fú hào
symbol; mark; sign
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“号”。
Zhège zì shì “hào”.
This character is “号”.
我正在学习“号”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hào” zì.
I am learning the character “号”.
请写一遍“号”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hào”.
Please write “号” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 号?
号 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 号 (hào) mean?
号 (hào) means roar.
What is the radical of 号?
The radical of 号 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.