COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沪 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 户 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 沪 (hù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
short name for Shanghai
hùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hù
沪
short name for Shanghai
Common words
hù
沪
short name for Shanghai
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 沪
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 沪
Common words and phrases
hù
short name for Shanghai
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沪”。
Zhège zì shì “hù”.
This character is “沪”.
我正在学习“沪”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hù” zì.
I am learning the character “沪”.
请写一遍“沪”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hù”.
Please write “沪” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沪?
沪 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 沪 (hù) mean?
沪 (hù) means short name for Shanghai.
What is the radical of 沪?
The radical of 沪 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.