How to Write 禾 (hé)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 禾
The character 禾 (Traditional: 禾) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Grain / Crop". In our Level 1 curriculum, we focus on the 5-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 Nature & Elements, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 禾 is built on the radical 禾 (115). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A pictograph of a cereal plant with a heavy, drooping head, representing grain or rice seedlings.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 田里的禾苗长得非常茂盛。
Tián lǐ de hémiao zhǎng de fēicháng màoshèng.
Traditional: 田裡的禾苗長得非常茂盛。
Tin4 leoi5 dik1 wo4 miu4 zoeng2 dak1 fei1 soeng4 mau6 sing6.
"The seedlings in the field are growing very lushly."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as hé. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is wo4. 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
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