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喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
喉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

喉 Stroke Order — How to Write 喉

Stroke Order

喉 is written in 12 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.

喉 Radical and Character Components

Components:口侯

喉 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 侯 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 9 more strokes

喉 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • hóu

Meanings of 喉 in Chinese

1

hóu喉

The throat; the front part of the neck that contains the trachea and vocal cords, used for breathing and speaking.
我的喉咙有点痛，可能是感冒了。
My throat hurts a bit, I might have a cold.

Common Words and Phrases with 喉

1
hóu喉jí急
anxious; eager; impatient (often used in dialect to describe someone in a hurry or eager for something)
火车晚点了，乘客们都等得有些喉急了。
The train was delayed, and the passengers were all feeling a bit anxious and impatient.
2
hóu喉jìng镜
A medical instrument used to examine the larynx or vocal cords.
医生使用喉镜对患者的喉部进行了仔细检查。
The doctor carefully examined the patient's throat using a laryngoscope.
3
hóu喉lóng咙
throat
我今天早上醒来，感觉喉咙有点干涩
I woke up this morning feeling a bit of dryness in my throat.
4
hóu喉míng鸣
A harsh, guttural sound, often associated with difficulty breathing or suffocation; a ruckle.
医生说，孩子晚上睡觉时喉鸣听起来很让人担心，需要进一步检查。
The doctor said the child's stridor during sleep sounded quite concerning and required further examination.
5
hóu喉shé舌
A mouthpiece or spokesman, often referring to a medium (like a newspaper) that expresses the views of a person, group, or government.
这个社区广播站是当地居民表达心声的喉舌。
This community radio station serves as the mouthpiece for local residents to express their views.
6
hóu喉tóu头
larynx
歌手在演唱时，需要巧妙地控制自己的喉头，以发出不同的音高和音色。
When singing, a singer needs to skillfully control their larynx to produce various pitches and timbres.
7
hóu喉yān咽
The lower part of the pharynx, situated behind or adjacent to the larynx; also known as the hypopharynx.
喉咽是消化道和呼吸道的一部分，连接口咽与食管。
The laryngopharynx is part of the digestive and respiratory tracts, connecting the oropharynx to the esophagus.
8
hóu喉yán炎
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, commonly known as the voice box.
医生诊断她患有急性喉炎，建议她多休息并服用药物。
The doctor diagnosed her with acute laryngitis and advised her to rest more and take medication.

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Questions about 喉

What does 喉 mean in Chinese?

喉 (hóu) means “The throat” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 喉?

喉 is pronounced hóu in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 喉 have?

喉 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 喉?

喉 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 喉?

The radical of 喉 is 口, and 喉 is a phono-semantic compound.