侯
Meaning:
marquis, lord; target in archery
HSK 3
Frequency:
#316
Pinyin:
hóu
Strokes:
9
Radical:
亻
How to Write 侯 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "侯" in Chinese
The Chinese character 侯 (hóu) means "marquis, lord; target in archery". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 侯 include: 侯爵, 侯门, 列侯.
📚 Words and Phrases with 侯
Common words containing this character
侯爵
marquis
HSK 2
侯门
noble house
HSK 2
列侯
duke (old)
HSK 2
夏侯
two-character surname Xiahou
HSK 2
武侯
Wuhou district of Chengdu city 成都市[Cheng2 du1 shi4], Sichuan
HSK 2
王侯
aristocracy
HSK 2
诸侯
dukes or princes who rule a part of the country under the emperor; local rulers
HSK 2
闽侯
see 閩侯縣|闽侯县[Min3 hou4 Xian4]
HSK 2
宗圣侯
hereditary title bestowed on Confucius' descendants
HSK 3
武侯区
Wuhou district of Chengdu city 成都市[Cheng2 du1 shi4], Sichuan
HSK 3
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A person 亻 who might be a target 矦
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "侯"?
- The pinyin is hóu
- How many strokes does "侯" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "侯" mean?
- marquis, lord; target in archery
- What is the radical of "侯"?
- The radical is "亻"