候
Meaning:
to wait, to expect; to visit; to greet
HSK 3
Frequency:
#366
Pinyin:
hòu
Strokes:
10
Radical:
亻
How to Write 候 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "候" in Chinese
The Chinese character 候 (hòu) means "to wait, to expect; to visit; to greet". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 候 include: 伺候, 侍候, 俟候.
📚 Words and Phrases with 候
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: person
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 矦
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "候"?
- The pinyin is hòu
- How many strokes does "候" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "候" mean?
- to wait, to expect; to visit; to greet
- What is the radical of "候"?
- The radical is "亻"