COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 河 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 可 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 河 (hé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
river (CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4])
héTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
hé
河
river (CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4])
Common words
hé liú
河流
river
hé pàn
河畔
riverside; river plain
yùn hé
运河
canal
hé
河
river (CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]); (bound form) the Yellow River; (bound form) the Milky Way; (bound form) (on restaurant menus) rice noodles 河粉|河粉[he2fen3]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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河
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 河
Say “hé” 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 河
Common words and phrases
hé liú
river
hé pàn
riverside; river plain
yùn hé
canal
hé
river (CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]); (bound form) the Yellow River; (bound form) the Milky Way; (bound form) (on restaurant menus) rice noodles 河粉|河粉[he2fen3]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 河?
河 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 河 (hé) mean?
河 (hé) means river (CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]).
What is the radical of 河?
The radical of 河 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.