呼 Stroke Order — How to Write 呼
呼 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.
呼 Radical and Character Components
呼 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 乎 indicates the sound.
Radical: 口 + 5 more strokes
呼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- hū
Meanings of 呼 in Chinese
1
hū呼
To shout, to call out loudly, often in excitement or for attention.
孩子们在操场上尽情呼喊，玩得很开心。
The children were shouting with all their might on the playground, having a wonderful time.
To call, to shout, to summon, to respond to a call.
孩子在远处大声呼唤着妈妈。
The child is loudly calling for mother from afar.
To breathe out; to exhale (opposite of '吸').
他深呼一口气，然后平静下来。
He took a deep breath, then calmed down.
Onomatopoeic, describing a sudden, swift movement or sound, often like a whoosh or a sudden jump.
他呼地站了起来。
He suddenly stood up.
Common Words and Phrases with 呼
1
To possess immense power and influence, often used to manipulate events or create trouble.
他凭借高超的技艺和独到的眼光，在设计领域呼风唤雨，引领着行业潮流。
With his superb skills and unique vision, he wields immense power in the design field, leading industry trends.
2
To yell, shout, or call out loudly.
孩子们在操场上呼喊着追逐嬉戏。
Children are shouting and chasing each other, playing on the playground.
3
A call sign or call letters, an identification code assigned to radio and television stations.
孩子们在游乐园里玩得太兴奋，突然一个孩子摔倒了，开始大声呼号起来。
The children were playing too excitedly in the amusement park when suddenly one child fell and began to wail loudly.
4
to shout loudly and angrily
他对着人群呼喝，试图让他们安静下来。
He shouted at the crowd, trying to make them quiet down.
5
Hūhéhàotè is the capital of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, serving as its political, cultural, and material distribution center.
今年暑假，我打算去呼和浩特体验大草原的风光和特色美食。
This summer vacation, I plan to visit Hohhot to experience the scenic beauty of its vast grasslands and enjoy its specialty foods.
6
To howl or roar, often referring to a loud sound like wind or an animal.
狂风在山谷中呼吼，树木被吹得摇摇欲坠
The strong wind howled in the valley, and the trees swayed precariously.
7
Onomatopoeia describing the sound of wind, like 'whir' or 'whoosh'.
窗外北风呼呼地吹着，树枝在风中摇摆。
Outside the window, the north wind was whistling, and the branches swayed in the wind.
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9
To call, shout, or make a phone call.
飞行员通过无线电呼叫地面控制中心。
The pilot called the ground control center via radio.
10
To call for help or send out an SOS signal.
在地震中，被困的幸存者们大声呼救，希望能被救援人员发现。
In the earthquake, the trapped survivors cried loudly for help, hoping to be found by rescue workers.
11
A hula hoop is a plastic or rubber hoop that is spun around the body, typically the waist, for exercise or play.
小芳喜欢在家里用呼拉圈锻炼身体。
Xiaofang enjoys exercising with a hula hoop at home.
12
Hulu is an onomatopoeic word describing the sound of air passing through a narrow passage (e.g., slurping noodles) or a snore during sleep.
爷爷睡得很香，房间里传来一阵阵呼噜声。
Grandpa was sleeping soundly, and a series of snores came from the room.
More words with 呼
- huān欢hū呼cheer, acclaim
- zhā咋hu呼yell, shout
- dùn顿hū呼apostrophe
- jīng惊hū呼cry out in surprise or fear
- wū呜hū呼Alas!
- jí疾hū呼Cry out, Urgent appeal
- chēng称hu呼address, form of address
- chuán传hū呼page, paging
- chuī吹hū呼Praise, Cheer
- wū乌hū呼Alas!
- xuān喧hū呼to shout loudly; to clamor
- yāo吆hū呼Shout, Call out
- hū呼xiào啸whistle, howl
- hū呼yù吁appeal, call on
- niān蔫hū呼hū呼listless, wilted
- hū呼shēng声call, voice
- hū呼chū出Exhale, Call out
- hū呼xī吸breathe, breath
- hū呼xī吸dào道respiratory tract, airway
- huān欢hū呼shēng声cheers
Idioms with 呼
- hū呼péng朋huàn唤yǒu友call friends and summon companions
- hū呼péng朋yǐn引lèi类gather friends and like-minded individuals
- hū呼tiān天huàn唤dì地cry out in extreme sorrow or pain
- hū呼tiān天jiào叫dì地lament loudly and desperately
- hū呼tiān天qiāng抢dì地wail to heaven and dash to earth
- hū呼xī吸xiāng相tōng通share same views and interests
- hū呼xī吸zhī之jiān间in an instant
- hū呼yāo幺hè喝liù六to gamble loudly
- hū呼yìng应bù不líng灵unresponsive to calls or commands
- hū呼zhī之yù欲chū出so vivid as to seem ready to emerge
- bā八fāng方hū呼yìng应echoed from all directions
- bēn奔zǒu走hū呼háo号run around crying for help
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Open the tool →Questions about 呼
What does 呼 mean in Chinese?
呼 (hū) means “To shout” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 呼?
呼 is pronounced hū in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 呼 have?
呼 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 呼?
呼 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 呼?
The radical of 呼 is 口, and 呼 is a phono-semantic compound.
