COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 画 is built
Traditional etymology note: A painting on an easel; compare 畫, which includes the brush
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How to Write 画 (huà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to draw; to paint
huàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huà
画
to draw; to paint
Common words
huà jiā
画家
painter
dòng huà
动画
animation; cartoon
guó huà
国画
traditional Chinese painting
huà miàn
画面
scene; tableau; picture; image
tú huà
图画
drawing; picture
huì huà
绘画
to draw; to paint
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
画
画
画
画
画
画
画
画
LEARNING TIP
Remember 画
Say “huà” 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 画
Common words and phrases
huà jiā
painter
dòng huà
animation; cartoon
guó huà
traditional Chinese painting
huà miàn
scene; tableau; picture; image
tú huà
drawing; picture
huì huà
to draw; to paint
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 画?
画 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 画 (huà) mean?
画 (huà) means to draw; to paint.
What is the radical of 画?
The radical of 画 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.