COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忽 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 勿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忽 (hū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to neglect
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hū
忽
to neglect
Common words
hū rán
忽然
suddenly; all of a sudden
hū shì
忽视
to neglect; to overlook; to disregard; to ignore
hū lüè
忽略
to neglect; to overlook; to ignore
hū yōu
忽悠
to rock; to sway; to flicker (e.g. of lights reflected on water); to flutter (e.g. of a flag)
shū hū
疏忽
to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness
hū lěng hū rè
忽冷忽热
now hot, now cold; (of one's mood, affection etc) to alternate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忽
Say “hū” 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 忽
Common words and phrases
hū rán
suddenly; all of a sudden
hū shì
to neglect; to overlook; to disregard; to ignore
hū lüè
to neglect; to overlook; to ignore
hū yōu
to rock; to sway; to flicker (e.g. of lights reflected on water); to flutter (e.g. of a flag)
shū hū
to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness
hū lěng hū rè
now hot, now cold; (of one's mood, affection etc) to alternate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忽”。
Zhège zì shì “hū”.
This character is “忽”.
我正在学习“忽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hū” zì.
I am learning the character “忽”.
请写一遍“忽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hū”.
Please write “忽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忽?
忽 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 忽 (hū) mean?
忽 (hū) means to neglect.
What is the radical of 忽?
The radical of 忽 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.