COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 护 is built
Traditional etymology note: Guarding 扌 a home 户; 户 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 护 (hù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to protect
hùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hù
护
to protect
Common words
hù zhào
护照
passport
bǎo hù
保护
to protect; to defend; to safeguard; protection
hù shì
护士
nurse
ài hù
爱护
to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect
wéi hù
维护
to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold
biàn hù
辩护
to speak in defense of; to argue in favor of; to defend; to plead
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
护
护
护
护
护
护
护
护
LEARNING TIP
Remember 护
Say “hù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 护
Common words and phrases
hù zhào
passport
bǎo hù
to protect; to defend; to safeguard; protection
hù shì
nurse
ài hù
to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect
wéi hù
to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold
biàn hù
to speak in defense of; to argue in favor of; to defend; to plead
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“护”。
Zhège zì shì “hù”.
This character is “护”.
我正在学习“护”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hù” zì.
I am learning the character “护”.
请写一遍“护”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hù”.
Please write “护” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 护?
护 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 护 (hù) mean?
护 (hù) means to protect.
What is the radical of 护?
The radical of 护 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.