How to write 虎 (hǔ) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- tiger
- brave
- fierce
- surname
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
虎 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Upper-left envelops Inner. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 虎 is 虎 — meaning tiger. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
How the character is built
虎 is an ideographic compound — its meaning is suggested by the combination of its parts rather than by sound. A tiger 虍 standing on a rock 几; 虍 also provides the pronunciation.
HSK 4 Words Containing 虎
Tasks Featuring 虎 / 相关任务
Words containing 虎 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 虎 mean in Chinese?
虎 (hǔ) means tiger; brave, fierce; surname. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 虎 have?
虎 is written in 8 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 虎?
The radical of 虎 is 虎 (tiger).
What is the pinyin for 虎?
虎 is pronounced hǔ.
What HSK 4 words use 虎?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 虎 appears in 1 word, including 老虎 (lǎohǔ). See the full list above.