(hē)

Meaning:

to drink; to shout, to call out

HSK 1
Frequency: #1139
Pinyin:
Strokes: 12
Radical:

How to Write - 12 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "喝" in Chinese

The Chinese character (hē) means "to drink; to shout, to call out". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 12 strokes. Common words containing 喝 include: 叱喝, 吃喝, 吆喝.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

💬 Example Sentences with

See how "喝" is used in context

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我想喝水。
Wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ.
I want to drink water.
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你喝茶还是咖啡?
Nǐ hē chá háishì kāfēi?
Do you drink tea or coffee?
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他在喝啤酒。
Tā zài hē píjiǔ.
He is drinking beer.

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: mouth

Semantic component:

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "喝"?
The pinyin is hē
How many strokes does "喝" have?
It has 12 strokes
What does "喝" mean?
to drink; to shout, to call out
What is the radical of "喝"?
The radical is "口"