画 Stroke Order — How to Write 画

Stroke Order

画 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 田, 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.

画 Radical and Character Components

Components:一凵田

画 is an ideographic compound. A painting on an easel; compare 畫, which includes the brush.

Radical: 田 + 3 more strokes

画 Pronunciation and Pinyin

huà

Meanings of 画 in Chinese

huà画

To draw, paint, or depict; also used in idioms to describe creating images or setting boundaries, sometimes in vain.

小女孩正在画一幅漂亮的风景画。

The little girl is drawing a beautiful landscape painting.

Refers to a picture, image, or scene, often in the context of art or visual presentation.

这幅画的画面色彩鲜明，非常生动。

The scene in this painting has vibrant colors and is very vivid.

To sign, endorse, or affix one's mark, especially for verification or agreement.

他在合同上画了押，表示同意所有条款

He signed his mark on the contract, indicating agreement with all terms.

To make gestures or movements with hands, feet, or tools, often to express or describe something without words.

他不知道怎么解释，只好用手比画着。

He didn't know how to explain, so he could only gesture with his hands.

One stroke of a Chinese character, as in 'bǐhuà' (stroke count).

这个字有五画。

This character has five strokes.

To draw a line; to mark a boundary or limit; similar to '划' (huà).

他用笔在纸上画了一条线。

He drew a line on the paper with a pen.

Common Words and Phrases with 画

huà画bǎn板

A flat board used to support paper or other material for drawing or painting.

她小心翼翼地把画纸固定在画板上，准备开始创作。

She carefully fastened the drawing paper to the drawing board, preparing to begin her creation.

huà画bào报

an illustrated magazine or newspaper

这本画报刊登了许多美丽的风景照片

This pictorial magazine published many beautiful landscape photos.

huà画bǐ笔

A brush used for painting.

小明拿起画笔，在画布上画出了一只可爱的猫咪。

Xiao Ming picked up his paintbrush and drew a cute cat on the canvas.

huà画bǐng饼

To make empty promises or depict an imagined, unattainable benefit, creating false hope.

这家公司总是给新员工画饼，承诺他们美好的未来和高薪，但实际上很多人工作几年后发现待遇并没有改善。

This company always gives new employees false hope, promising them a bright future and high salaries, but in reality, many find their treatment hasn't improved after working for several years.

huà画bǐng饼chōng充jī饥

To comfort oneself with illusions or empty promises, or to feed on fantasies, like drawing a cake to satisfy hunger.

只说不做，光靠画饼充饥是解决不了问题的

Just talking without action and relying on empty promises or unrealistic plans will not solve the problems.

huà画bù布

canvas for painting

这位艺术家正在一块巨大的画布上创作一幅风景画。

The artist is creating a landscape painting on a huge canvas.

huà画cè册

A collection of paintings or pictures bound together in a book.

她喜欢收集各种精美的画册。

She likes collecting various exquisite picture albums.

huà画dì地ér而qū趋

To be confined within a limited scope or restricted by rigid rules and conventions, often implying an adherence to outdated methods.

在创作艺术作品时，如果过分被既有的风格画地而趋，就很难有真正的突破和创新。

When creating works of art, if one is excessively confined by existing styles, it will be difficult to achieve true breakthroughs and innovation.

huà画dì地wéi为láo牢

To restrict oneself or others to a limited scope or designated area, as if confined within a drawn circle on the ground.

很多人在工作中习惯了重复性任务，不敢挑战自己，无形中画地为牢，阻碍了个人成长。

Many people get used to repetitive tasks in their work, not daring to challenge themselves, thereby inadvertently confining themselves to a limited sphere of activity and hindering personal growth.

huà画fǎng舫

a gaily-painted pleasure boat

夜幕降临，湖中的画舫亮起了灯笼，为游客们提供了独特的夜游体验。

As night fell, the painted boats on the lake lit up their lanterns, offering visitors a unique night tour experience.

huà画fú符

To draw magic talismans or symbols, typically by Taoist priests, to invoke or expel spirits; also used metaphorically to describe illegible handwriting.

那位道士在仪式中画符，希望为村庄带来平安。

The Taoist priest was drawing talismans during the ceremony, hoping to bring peace to the village.

huà画fú幅

The dimensions of a painting or picture, or a single frame in a film.

这幅抽象画的画幅虽小，却蕴含着深刻的哲学思考

Although the canvas of this abstract painting is small, it contains profound philosophical reflection.

huà画gǎo稿

A rough sketch or draft for a painting or drawing.

为了确保最终作品的完美，画家在创作前花费了大量时间修改画稿

To ensure the perfection of the final work, the painter spent a lot of time modifying the draft before creation.

huà画gōng工

Painter; decorator

那位画工用精湛的技艺，在一面空白的墙壁上绘制了一幅生动的壁画。

The painter, with exquisite skill, drew a vivid mural on a blank wall.

huà画hǔ虎lèi类gǒu狗

Attempting to draw a tiger but ending up with a dog; making a poor imitation or failing badly when trying to achieve something grand.

他原本想设计一个宏伟的建筑，但由于经验不足，最终的作品却是画虎类狗，成了业界的笑柄。

He originally intended to design a magnificent building, but due to lack of experience, the final work was like drawing a tiger only to end up with a dog, becoming the laughingstock of the industry.