Character Animation
Character: 候
Pinyin: hòu (hou4)
Meaning: to wait / to inquire after / to watch / season / climate / (old) period of five days
Practice Writing
Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "候" with your mouse
Stroke Breakdown
Learning Tips
- ✓ Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
- ✓ Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
- ✓ Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
- ✓ The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly