皇 Stroke Order — How to Write 皇
皇 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 白, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
皇 Radical and Character Components
皇 is an ideographic compound. A crown 白 on the head of the emperor 王.
Radical: 白 + 4 more strokes
皇 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- huáng
Meanings of 皇 in Chinese
1
huáng皇
Monarch, emperor, or a supreme deity; often used in terms like 'emperor', 'empress', 'imperial palace', 'crown prince', 'imperial power'.
皇后穿着一件美丽的礼服。
The empress was wearing a beautiful gown.
Describing something as grand, magnificent, or splendid, often referring to a work's scale or a scene's imposing appearance.
这部电影的制作成本很高，场景布置得冠冕堂皇，视觉效果非常震撼。
The production cost of this film is high; the sets are grand and magnificent, and the visual effects are very stunning.
A respectful term for ancestors, often used for deceased parents or forefathers, elevating their status.
每逢清明,他都会向皇考的牌位献花。
Every Qingming Festival, he offers flowers to his deceased father's memorial tablet.
Leisurely; at leisure; idle (an archaic usage).
他今日颇皇，便来此处小憩。
He is quite at leisure today, so he came here for a short rest.
To be in a state of fear or apprehension, synonymous with '惶'.
他内心皇皇不安，不知如何是好。
He was filled with trepidation, not knowing what to do.
Common Words and Phrases with 皇
1
Crown prince; heir apparent to the imperial throne.
皇储从小就接受严格的教育，为未来的责任做准备。
The Crown Prince received rigorous education from a young age, preparing for future responsibilities.
2
An emperor is the ruler of an empire.
在古老的童话故事里，皇帝常常是拥有至高无上权力的角色。
In ancient fairy tales, the emperor is often a character with supreme power.
3
The emperor's kindness or favor.
他相信，凭借自己的努力和忠诚，终会得到皇恩眷顾，家族也能因此蒙荫。
He believed that with his own efforts and loyalty, he would eventually receive the emperor's favor, and his family would also benefit from it.
4
Huangfu is a Chinese compound surname.
皇甫先生是一位著名的建筑师，他的设计风格独具匠心。
Mr. Huangfu is a renowned architect, and his design style is uniquely ingenious.
5
(imperial) palace; the palace where an emperor lives
这座城市的皇宫是历史悠久的建筑，吸引了许多游客前来参观。
The imperial palace in this city is a historical building, attracting many tourists to visit.
6
ancient times
传说在皇古时期，巨龙曾在这片土地上翱翔。
Legends say that in primordial antiquity, giant dragons once soared across this land.
7
An imperial crown is a symbolic headwear worn by a monarch, usually made of precious metals and adorned with jewels, signifying supreme power.
小女孩梦想着戴上闪亮的皇冠，成为童话里的公主。
The little girl dreams of wearing a sparkling crown and becoming a princess in a fairy tale.
8
Empress; the principal wife of an emperor.
皇后戴着一顶镶嵌着宝石的王冠，显得尊贵而美丽。
The empress wore a jewel-encrusted crown, appearing noble and beautiful.
9
flourishing and prosperous
大殿内香烟缭绕，金光皇皇，显得庄严肃穆
Inside the grand hall, incense smoke swirled, and the golden light shone magnificently, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.
10
imperial or royal family
这个皇家花园以其独特的植物种类而闻名。
This royal garden is famous for its unique plant species.
11
almanac
奶奶每次出门前都要翻翻皇历，看看今天是不是好日子。
Before going out, Grandma always consults the Chinese almanac to see if today is an auspicious day.
12
relatives of the emperor or royal family; royal kinsmen
在古老的传说中，只有皇亲国戚才能获准进入那座神秘的皇家园林。
In ancient legends, only royal relatives were allowed to enter that mysterious royal garden.
13
imperial power
在古代，皇权象征着至高无上的统治力，但有时也会受到贤臣的制约。
In ancient times, imperial power symbolized supreme rule, but it was sometimes constrained by wise ministers.
14
The emperor; also used as a respectful form of address for an emperor (e.g., Your Majesty, His Imperial Majesty).
大臣们向皇上献上了稀世珍宝。
The officials presented rare treasures to the emperor.
15
imperial family; royal family
许多古老的城堡都承载着皇室的悠久历史和文化。
Many ancient castles embody the long history and culture of the royal family.
16
Empress dowager; the mother of an emperor.
皇太后身着华丽的凤袍，坐在宝座上，显得庄重而威严。
The Empress Dowager, dressed in a magnificent phoenix robe, sat on the throne, appearing solemn and majestic.
More words with 皇
- cāng仓huáng皇in a flurry; hurried and flustered
- táng堂huáng皇Stately, grand, or magnificent.
- zhāng张huáng皇alarmed and flustered
- yù玉huáng皇Jade Emperor
- qín秦huáng皇dǎo岛shì市Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao City
- huáng皇chéng城Imperial City
- huáng皇guì贵fēi妃Imperial Noble Consort
- huáng皇kǎo考Imperial deceased father, Late imperial father
- cāng仓huáng皇táo逃cuàn窜flee in panic, scurry away
- fā发huáng皇flourish, prosper
- qín秦shǐ始huáng皇líng陵Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum
- yù玉huáng皇dà大dì帝Jade Emperor
- yù聿huáng皇Brush Emperor, Emperor Yu
- wén文huáng皇dì帝Emperor Wen, Cultured Emperor
- huáng皇dì帝quán权lì力Imperial power, Emperor's authority
- huáng皇fǔ甫xiān先sheng生Mr. Huangfu
- huáng皇gǔ古shí时qī期Primeval era, Remote antiquity
- huáng皇huáng皇bù不ān安Restless, Agitated
- huáng皇jiā家huà画láng廊Royal Gallery
- huáng皇jiā家má马chǎng场Royal Racecourse, Royal Stud
Idioms with 皇
- huáng皇tiān天hòu后tǔ土Heaven and Earth as divine powers
- cāng仓huáng皇shī失cuò措flustered and at a loss
- fù富lì丽táng堂huáng皇Luxurious and grand
- gé隔nián年huáng皇lì历outdated and irrelevant
- guān冠miǎn冕táng堂huáng皇outwardly dignified but hollow
- qín秦huáng皇hàn汉wǔ武great emperors of immense power
- sān三huáng皇wǔ五dì帝ancient China's legendary rulers
- táng堂ér而huáng皇zhī之Grand, imposing, and ostentatious
- xíng形sè色cāng仓huáng皇flustered and panicked look
- zhāng张huáng皇shī失cuò措utterly flustered and at a loss
- huáng皇tiān天bù不fù负kǔ苦xīn心rén人Heaven rewards those who diligently strive
- huáng皇tiān天bù不fù负yǒu有xīn心rén人Heaven helps those who help themselves
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Open the tool →Questions about 皇
What does 皇 mean in Chinese?
皇 (huáng) means “Describing something as grand” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 皇?
皇 is pronounced huáng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 皇 have?
皇 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 皇?
皇 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 白. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 皇?
The radical of 皇 is 白, and 皇 is an ideographic compound.