Everyday characterSound

候

hòu

wait; time; season

Frequency
#341Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

亻personMeaningother
strokes
候wait; time; season

Built on 侯 hóu, which gives the sound+ other strokes: the parts above do not cover the whole shape.

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 1

  • 时候shíhoutime; momentHSK 1 Estimated

Sentences 0

No sentence uses 候 yet.