How to Write 狐 (hú)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 狐
The character 狐 (Traditional: 狐) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Fox". In our Level 3 curriculum, we focus on the 8-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Animals & Wildlife, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 狐 is built on the radical 犬 (dog, radical 94). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound: left part '犬' indicates animal, right part '瓜' provides sound.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 森林里有一只聪明的狐狸。
sēnlín lǐ yǒu yī zhī cōngmíng de húli.
Traditional: 森林裡有一隻聰明的狐狸。
sam1 lam4 leoi5 jau5 jat1 zek3 cung1 ming4 dik1 wu4 lei4.
"There is a clever fox in the forest."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as hú. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is wu4. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
What is the meaning of '狐'?
Other Characters in Level 3 Unit 8
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