Stroke Order Quick Answer

和 (pinyin: hé, radical: 口, HSK 1) has 8 strokes in total. Official stroke order sequence: 1. Short Slash (piě) → 2. Horizontal (héng) → 3. Vertical (shù) → 4. Left-falling (piě) → 5. Dot (diǎn) → 6. Vertical (shù) → 7. Horizontal Turning (héng zhé) → 8. Horizontal (héng).

和HSK 1

和[hé]

Radical: 口 (kǒu)Strokes: 8Structure: Left-right structureExam: HSK 1Frequency: #98
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Meaning & English Definition

Peace; harmony; calm; friendly; together with; and; harmonious.

Calligraphy Note

禾木旁与口字旁的揖让结构典范。左侧禾木偏旁收紧敛足，右侧口字端正宽舒。

Common Stroke Order Mistakes

The critical mistake happens on Stroke 5: when "禾" serves as a left radical, its long right-falling stroke must morph into a compact dot to yield room. For the right "口", never draw a circle; follow vertical -> turn -> bottom closure.

Mnemonic & Memory Hook

Ripe grain (禾) nourishing every mouth (口) brings tranquility, peace, and universal harmony.

Essential Vocabulary & Compounds

和平 (hé píng)peace
和谐 (hé xié)harmony
以和为贵 (yǐ hé wéi guì)harmony is prized above all

Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (8 Strokes)

Detailed stroke-by-stroke progressive breakdown. Preceding strokes in dark ink, current stroke highlighted in vermilion red.

#1Short Slash (piě)
Rule:

Short flat slash, tilting gently left

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#2Horizontal (héng)
Rule:

Slightly ascending horizontal stroke

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#3Vertical (shù)
Rule:

Upright vertical line down the center

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#4Left-falling (piě)
Rule:

Leftward slash starting just below the cross

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#5Dot (diǎn)
Rule:

Compressed into a dot to yield space for the right component

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#6Vertical (shù)
Rule:

Left wall of "口", slightly angled inward

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#7Horizontal Turning (héng zhé)
Rule:

Horizontal then crisp turn downward

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#8Horizontal (héng)
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Bottom closure horizontal completing the box

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