How many strokes does 火 have?

火 (huo3), meaning "fire" has 4 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 火 in Chinese?

Write 火 (huo3), meaning "fire" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 4 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 火 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 火, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

火 stroke order (huo3)

火

Pinyin: huo3Meaning: fire4 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (4 strokes)

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How to write 火

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 火. This page breaks the character into 4 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: huo3. Meaning: fire.

Example words

火车 · huo3 che1 · train
大火 · da4 huo3 · big fire

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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