COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 花 is built
Traditional etymology note: A flower 艹 in bloom 化; 化 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 花 (huā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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huāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huā
花
flower
Common words
huā yuán
花园
garden
kāi huā
开花
to bloom; to blossom; to flower; (fig.) to burst; to split open; (fig.) to burst with joy; (fig.) to spring up everywhere; to flourish
xiān huā
鲜花
flower; fresh flowers
huā fèi
花费
expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure
huā duǒ
花朵
flower
huā shēng
花生
peanut
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 花
Say “huā” 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 花
Common words and phrases
huā yuán
garden
kāi huā
to bloom; to blossom; to flower; (fig.) to burst; to split open; (fig.) to burst with joy; (fig.) to spring up everywhere; to flourish
xiān huā
flower; fresh flowers
huā fèi
expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure
huā duǒ
flower
huā shēng
peanut
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 花?
花 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 花 (huā) mean?
花 (huā) means flower.
What is the radical of 花?
The radical of 花 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.