hu

than; at; (classical particle similar to ) in

HSK 3 #458

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 458th character
Radical ⼃ (4.4)
Strokes 5
Index # 280

Definitions

乎 hū
  1. 1. than
  2. 2. at
  3. 3. (classical particle similar to ) in
  4. 4. from
  5. 5. because
  6. 6. (classical final particle similar to ma, ba, ne, expressing question, doubt or astonishment)

Stroke order

乎 stroke order diagram
乎 stroke order animation

Words containing 乎

Word Meaning
almost; nearly; practically
to seem; seemingly; apparently
to care about; equivalent of zài yú
not to care
concerning; about; to relate to
close to; intimate
beyond expectation (idiom); unexpected
dim-witted; feeble-minded
to go against (expectations)
to accord with; conforming to
very little; a tiny bit; next to nothing (idiom)
warm; hot; affectionate
chubby
not in the least concerned (idiom); couldn't care less
sticky; slimy
nice and warm
unusual; extraordinary
fig. (jocularly) extremely; awfully
to get carried away; to forget oneself
unreliable; incredible
greasy; oily
nothing else but
to be busy (colloquial)
beyond expectation (idiom); unexpected
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