COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 弧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 弓 (bow) suggests the meaning, while 瓜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 弧 (hú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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húTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hú
弧
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 弧
Say “hú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 弧
Common words and phrases
hú
arc
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“弧”。
Zhège zì shì “hú”.
This character is “弧”.
我正在学习“弧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hú” zì.
I am learning the character “弧”.
请写一遍“弧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hú”.
Please write “弧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 弧?
弧 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 弧 (hú) mean?
弧 (hú) means arc.
What is the radical of 弧?
The radical of 弧 is 弓, associated with Not yet classified.