COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 虹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 虫 (insect) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 虹 (hóng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
rainbow
hóngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hóng
虹
rainbow
Common words
cǎi hóng
彩虹
rainbow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
虹
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虹
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虹
虹
虹
虹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 虹
Say “hóng” 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 虹
Common words and phrases
cǎi hóng
rainbow
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 虹?
虹 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 虹 (hóng) mean?
虹 (hóng) means rainbow.
What is the radical of 虹?
The radical of 虹 is 虫, associated with Not yet classified.