COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 芒 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 川 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 荒 (huāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
desolate
huāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huāng
荒
desolate
Common words
huāng dàn
荒诞
beyond belief; incredible; preposterous; fantastic
huāng liáng
荒凉
desolate
huāng miù
荒谬
absurd; ridiculous
huāng táng
荒唐
beyond belief; preposterous; absurd; intemperate
huāng
荒
desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荒
Say “huāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 荒
Common words and phrases
huāng dàn
beyond belief; incredible; preposterous; fantastic
huāng liáng
desolate
huāng miù
absurd; ridiculous
huāng táng
beyond belief; preposterous; absurd; intemperate
huāng
desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“荒”。
Zhège zì shì “huāng”.
This character is “荒”.
我正在学习“荒”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “huāng” zì.
I am learning the character “荒”.
请写一遍“荒”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “huāng”.
Please write “荒” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荒?
荒 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荒 (huāng) mean?
荒 (huāng) means desolate.
What is the radical of 荒?
The radical of 荒 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.