COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 火 is built
Traditional etymology note: Flames
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How to Write 火 (huǒ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fire
huǒTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huǒ
火
fire
Common words
huǒ chē
火车
train
zháo huǒ
着火
to catch fire
huǒ guō
火锅
hotpot; (basketball) a blocked shot; a block
huǒ chái
火柴
match (for lighting fire)
huǒ zāi
火灾
serious fire (in a city or a forest etc)
diǎn huǒ
点火
to ignite; to light a fire; to agitate; to start an engine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
火
火
火
火
火
火
火
火
LEARNING TIP
Remember 火
Say “huǒ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
huǒ chē
train
zháo huǒ
to catch fire
huǒ guō
hotpot; (basketball) a blocked shot; a block
huǒ chái
match (for lighting fire)
huǒ zāi
serious fire (in a city or a forest etc)
diǎn huǒ
to ignite; to light a fire; to agitate; to start an engine
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 火?
火 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 火 (huǒ) mean?
火 (huǒ) means fire.
What is the radical of 火?
The radical of 火 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.