华 Stroke Order — How to Write 华
华 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 十, 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.
华 Radical and Character Components
华 is a phono-semantic compound: 十 (ten) carries the meaning, while 化 indicates the sound.
Radical: 十 + 4 more strokes
华 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- huá
- huà
- huā
Meanings of 华 in Chinese
1
huá华
Refers to something beautiful, splendid, magnificent, or lustrous, often used to describe decorative or artistic grandeur.
这座宫殿装饰得非常华丽。
This palace is decorated very magnificently.
Elite, essence; referring to the best part or the refined quality of something.
这本书的精华在于它对人性的深刻洞察。
The essence of this book lies in its profound insight into human nature.
Flowering; flourishing; showy or superficial (often used in idioms like '华而不实' for showiness without substance, and '春华秋实' for the results of effort).
只有经过春华秋实般的努力，才能收获真正的成功。
Only through sustained efforts, like the blossoming in spring and the harvest in autumn, can one achieve true success.
Flourishing; splendid; prosperous. Refers to a state of grandeur and abundance.
这座城市夜晚的灯光璀璨，一片繁华景象。
The city's night lights are dazzling, presenting a flourishing and prosperous scene.
Ostentatious; extravagant; luxurious.
他厌倦了都市的浮华生活。
He grew tired of the ostentatious life in the city.
Refers to things related to China or its people, often used in terms describing heritage or cultural aspects.
他对中华文化很感兴趣。
He is very interested in Chinese culture.
A polite term used to refer to things related to the person being addressed, such as 'your letter' (华翰), 'your birthday' (华诞), or 'your residence' (华居).
恭祝您华诞快乐！
Wishing you a happy birthday!
When pronounced huá, '华' can refer to hair turning white, signifying old age.
他虽已生华发，但精神矍铄，依然充满活力。
Although he has already grown white hair, he is still vigorous and full of vitality.
Refers to splendid time or prime of life, as in "年华" (years of one's life) or "韶华" (prime of youth).
她的韶华在乡村度过，充满了美好的回忆。
Her prime of youth was spent in the countryside, filled with beautiful memories.
2
huà华
Mount Hua, a mountain in Shaanxi Province, China, known as the West Peak among the Five Great Mountains.
华山以其险峻而闻名。
Mount Hua is renowned for its precipitous cliffs.
3
huā华
Same as '花' (huā), meaning flower.
春华秋实。
Spring flowers and autumn fruits.
Common Words and Phrases with 华
1
North China.
华北地区的冬天通常比较干燥，降雪量相对较少。
Winters in North China are typically dry, with relatively little snowfall.
2
North China Plain, a large alluvial plain in northern China formed by the Yellow River and other major rivers.
华北平原是中国重要的粮食产区之一，土地肥沃，农业发达。
The North China Plain is one of China's important grain-producing areas, with fertile land and developed agriculture.
3
Huabiao are ornamental stone columns, often intricately carved with dragons and phoenixes, traditionally erected in front of palaces, tombs, and other important buildings as decorative features.
故宫博物院前的华表雕刻精美，吸引了众多游客驻足欣赏。
The huabiao in front of the Palace Museum are exquisitely carved, attracting many tourists to stop and admire them.
4
rich, gorgeous colors
夕阳为天边洒满了华彩，将云朵染成了金红色。
The setting sun cast splendid colors across the horizon, dyeing the clouds golden-red.
5
Gabardine or whipcord, a tightly woven fabric made from wool, rayon, polyester, or other yarns, characterized by a steep twill weave.
这件经典款的米色风衣是用防水华达呢面料制成的，手感舒适且非常耐穿。
This classic beige trench coat is made of waterproof gabardine fabric, which is comfortable to the touch and very durable.
6
a respectful term for someone's birthday
恭祝老先生华诞快乐，福寿安康
We respectfully wish the elder a happy and auspicious birthday, with good health and longevity.
7
Brilliant and ornate lights, often referring to those illuminating a city.
夜幕降临，城市里华灯初上，一派繁华景象。
As night falls, the splendid city lights come on, presenting a scene of prosperity.
8
Wall Street is a street in Lower Manhattan, New York City, home to major financial institutions and often used as a metonym for the American financial industry and financial power.
许多初入金融行业的年轻人梦想着有一天能在华尔街工作。
Many young people entering the financial industry dream of working on Wall Street one day.
9
grey hair or white hair, often referring to premature greying or the greying of hair due to age or worry.
岁月流转，他额头已生华发，但眼神依然坚定
As years passed, white hair had begun to appear on his temples, but his eyes remained resolute.
10
Abbreviation for Washington D.C., the capital of the United States and the federal District of Columbia.
一年一度的樱花节在华府盛大举行，吸引了世界各地的游客前来观赏。
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is grandly held in Washington D.C., attracting tourists from all over the world to come and admire.
11
A ceremonial canopy, typically found over an imperial carriage; it can also refer to an aureole or a specific acupuncture point.
这棵老榕树枝繁叶茂，形成了一片巨大的绿色华盖，为行人遮阳
This old banyan tree, with its dense branches and leaves, formed a vast green canopy, providing shade for pedestrians.
12
a splendid or luxurious carriage
古代贵族出游时，常乘坐华毂，尽显其优雅与地位。
When ancient nobles went on excursions, they often rode in magnificent carriages, fully displaying their elegance and status.
13
Luxurious, costly, and splendid.
她穿着一件华贵的晚礼服，在舞会上显得格外引人注目。
She wore a magnificent evening gown, looking particularly striking at the ball.
14
A Chinese unit of distance equal to 500 meters (half a kilometer).
从村庄到湖边的路程大约有十华里
The distance from the village to the lakeside is approximately ten huali.
15
Magnificent, gorgeous, luxurious, and beautiful.
这件晚礼服设计华丽，吸引了所有人的目光。
The design of this evening gown is magnificent, attracting everyone's attention.
16
Hualin (华林) was a theatrical company in Nanjing during the Ming dynasty.
华林负责本次文化交流活动的筹备工作。
Hualin is responsible for the preparatory work of this cultural exchange event.
More words with 华
- fán繁huá华Prosperous, Bustling
- shē奢huá华luxurious; extravagant; opulent
- fú浮huá华vanity, ostentation
- háo豪huá华luxury, luxurious
- níng凝huá华deposition, desublimation
- róng荣huá华prosperity and high position
- shēng升huá华sublimation, sublimate
- xū虚huá华vanity, ostentation
- yīng英huá华English and Chinese, brilliance
- cái才huá华Talent, Ability
- qiān铅huá华Lead powder used as a cosmetic.
- sháo韶huá华youth, prime of life
- yē耶hé和huá华Jehovah
- jīng京huá华the capital city
- róng容huá华handsome looks; good looks
- shēng声huá华good reputation or prestige
- huá华fú服luxurious attire, splendid garments
- jiǔ九huà华shān山Mount Jiuhua
- huá华měi美Gorgeous, Splendid
- jīng精huá华essence, quintessence
Idioms with 华
- huá华ér而bù不shí实showy but without substance
- cái才huá华gài盖shì世unparalleled talent
- cái才huá华héng横yì溢overflowing with talent
- chūn春huá华qiū秋shí实spring flowers and autumn fruits; efforts yield results
- dòu豆kòu蔻nián年huá华a young girl's blooming age
- fēng风huá华jué绝dài代unparalleled grace and talent
- fēng风huá华zhèng正mào茂in the prime of youth
- fēng风xìn信nián年huá华woman's prime at twenty-four
- fù富guì贵róng荣huá华riches, honor, and high social status
- guāng光huá华duó夺mù目dazzlingly brilliant
- hán含yīng英jǔ咀huá华savor the essence of literature
- hán寒mù木chūn春huá华each has its own distinctive features
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Open the tool →Questions about 华
What does 华 mean in Chinese?
华 (huá) means “Refers to something beautiful” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 华?
华 has 3 pronunciations: huá, huà, huā.
How many strokes does 华 have?
华 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 华?
华 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 十. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 华?
The radical of 华 is 十, and 华 is a phono-semantic compound.