Chinese characters for “hu”
56 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
hū
interrogative or exclamatory final particle
5 strokestiger
6 strokesto breathe, to exhale, to sigh
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9suddenly, abruptly
8 strokesto simmer, to cook over a slow fire
9 strokessurname
9 strokessad
11 strokesconfused, absent-minded
11 strokesto cry, to howl, to roar
11 strokesthe bank of a stream
14 strokesa kind of bird
14 strokesSecond tone
hú
lake
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5jar, pot, jug, vase
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6muddled
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9entire, whole
7 strokesarc, crescent
8 strokesfox
8 strokesrecklessly, foolishly
9 strokesflying high
10 strokesancient measuring vessel
11 strokesjar, pot, jug, vase
12 strokesa kind of monkey found in western China
12 strokesbottle-gourd
12 strokesburnt
13 strokescoral
13 strokespelican
14 strokesa type of oak tree
15 strokesbutterfly
15 strokesrecklessly, foolishly
15 strokesthe purest cream
16 strokesgoblet, horn
17 strokesporridge, gruel, congee
17 strokesrecklessly, foolishly
19 strokespelican
20 strokesThird tone
hǔ
Fourth tone
hù
door
4 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6to defend, to guard, to protect
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9mutually, reciprocally
4 strokesdoor
4 strokesfreezing
6 strokesShanghai
7 strokesa wooded hill
8 strokesto rely on
8 strokesto bale out
8 strokesblessings, happiness, prosperity
9 strokesa tablet held by an overseer
10 strokesescort, retinue
11 strokesbottle gourd, calabash
11 strokescoarse, crude
13 strokesShanghai
14 strokeswaterfowl
18 strokesto defend, to guard, to protect
21 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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