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蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
蒿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

蒿 Stroke Order — How to Write 蒿

Stroke Order

蒿 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, 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.

蒿 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹高

蒿 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 高 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 10 more strokes

蒿 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • hāo

Meanings of 蒿 in Chinese

1

hāo蒿

A biennial herbaceous plant, also known as 'qinghao' or 'xianghao', characterized by thread-like leaves and a distinct aroma, bearing small yellowish-green flowers. It is commonly used in traditional medicine. The term 'haolai' (蒿莱) can metaphorically refer to wild grasses or, by extension, common people or an uncultivated area.
经过多年的荒废，这片土地已经长满了蒿莱。
After years of neglect, this piece of land is now overgrown with weeds.
The appearance of vapor or steam rising, suggesting a hazy or misty atmosphere.
清晨，山谷间雾气蒿然，宛如仙境
In the early morning, mist rose hazily in the valley, like a fairyland.
To waste; to consume.
莫蒿时日，当惜寸阴。
Do not waste time; one should cherish every moment.

Common Words and Phrases with 蒿

1
hāo蒿cài菜
wild herbs or weeds
田埂上长满了蒿菜，农民们正在忙着清理。
The field ridges were overgrown with wild herbs, and the farmers were busy clearing them away.
2
hāo蒿zǐ子
Artemisia; wormwood, a herbaceous plant typically characterized by feathery leaves, small flowers, and a distinct aroma.
田埂边长满了野生的蒿子，散发出一种独特的清香
The field edges were covered with wild mugwort, emitting a unique, fresh fragrance.
3
hāo蒿zǐ子gǎn秆ér儿
Tender stems and leaves of garland chrysanthemum (crown daisy), used as a vegetable.
我妈妈去菜市场买了一些新鲜的蒿子秆儿，准备晚上做火锅吃。
My mother went to the wet market and bought some fresh haosizigan'r, planning to make hot pot for dinner.

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Questions about 蒿

What does 蒿 mean in Chinese?

蒿 (hāo) means “A biennial herbaceous plant” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 蒿?

蒿 is pronounced hāo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 蒿 have?

蒿 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 蒿?

蒿 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 蒿?

The radical of 蒿 is 艹, and 蒿 is a phono-semantic compound.