河
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Stroke order — 8 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 河
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 河 | hé | river |
| 河流 | hé liú | river |
| 河畔 | hé pàn | riverside; river plain |
| 运河 | yùn hé | canal |
FAQ
How many strokes does 河 have?
河 has 8 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 河?
The pinyin for 河 is hé. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄏㄜˊ.
What does 河 mean in Chinese?
河 means: river. It appears in common words such as 河、河流、河畔.