COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 湖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 胡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 湖 (hú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lake
húTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hú
湖
lake
Common words
hú bó
湖泊
lake
wǔ hú sì hǎi
五湖四海
all parts of the country
hú
湖
lake
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
湖
湖
湖
湖
湖
湖
湖
湖
LEARNING TIP
Remember 湖
Say “hú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 湖
Common words and phrases
hú bó
lake
wǔ hú sì hǎi
all parts of the country
hú
lake
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“湖”。
Zhège zì shì “hú”.
This character is “湖”.
我正在学习“湖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hú” zì.
I am learning the character “湖”.
请写一遍“湖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hú”.
Please write “湖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 湖?
湖 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 湖 (hú) mean?
湖 (hú) means lake.
What is the radical of 湖?
The radical of 湖 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.