乎(hū): (classical particle similar to 于) in
HSK 45 strokes
(classical particle similar to 于) in
Stroke order animation
Character information
- Pinyin
- hū
- Meaning
- (classical particle similar to 于) in; at; from; because; than; (classical final particle similar to 吗, 吧[ba5], 呢[ne5], expressing question, doubt or astonishment)
- Strokes
- 5
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Traditional
- Same
Origin & structure
Where 乎 comes from and how its parts fit together.
How to write 乎 step by step
5 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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Words with 乎
Common words using 乎 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.
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