Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

generous; thick (for flat things)

Chinese: 慷慨、大方、厚、浓。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “hou” becomes a different word in each tone. 厚 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 深厚shēn hòudeep; profound
  • 厚度hòu dùthickness
  • 浓厚nóng hòudense; thick (fog, clouds etc); to have a strong interest in; deep
  • 雄厚xióng hòusubstantial; robust; ample; abundant
  • 得天独厚dé tiān dú hòublessed by heaven (idiom); enjoying exceptional advantages; favored by nature

Example Sentence

冬天的被子又厚又暖和。Dōng tiān de bèi zi yòu hòu yòu nuǎn huo.Winter quilts are thick and warm.

冬天Dōng tiānwinterdeof被子bèi ziblanketyòuagainhòuthickyòuagain暖和nuǎn huowarm