How many strokes does the Chinese character "和" (hé) have?
"和" has 8 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 口, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
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Virtues & Core Values
Name: Good with Pairing
Tattoo: Safe & Classic
和 Harmony in Chinese (hé)
Dictionary Summary
和 (hé) means (joining two nouns) and; together with; with (Taiwan pr. [han4]); (math.) sum; to make peace. Simplified form has 8 strokes under radical 口.
Pinyin & Tonehé (Tone 2)
Simplified / Trad.和 / 和
Radical口
Total Strokes8 strokes
StructureLeft–Right (禾 + 口)
Unicode / LevelU+548C · HSK 1
Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review
🪪 Using “和” in a Chinese Name · Good with Pairing (Unisex)
Deeply rooted in Confucian and Daoist balance. In given names, 和 sounds gentle and scholarly when paired with refined characters (e.g., 致和, 景和), though avoid pairing with words that sound like the conjunction 'and'.
✒️ Using “和” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic
Carries strong philosophical weight—associated with the ideal of harmony without sameness (和而不同). Works well standalone or in a two-character seal.
Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings
Origin & Visual Logic: Combines grain stalk (禾) and mouth (口), originally referring to voices responding in musical unison and shared harvest.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 和 / 和 | hé | (joining two nouns) and; together with; with (Taiwan pr. [han4]); (math.) sum; to make peace |
| 和 / 和 | hè | to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence; to join in the singing; to chime in with others |
| 和 / 和 | hú | to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
Common Words & Idioms Using “和”
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 和平 | hépíng | peace | |
| 温和 | wēnhé | gentle and mild | |
| 和谐 | héxié | harmonious |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is "和" good to use in a real Chinese name?
Rating: Good with Pairing (Unisex). Deeply rooted in Confucian and Daoist balance. In given names, 和 sounds gentle and scholarly when paired with refined characters (e.g., 致和, 景和), though avoid pairing with words that sound like the conjunction 'and'.
Is "和" safe as a Chinese character tattoo?
Tattoo rating: Safe & Classic. Carries strong philosophical weight—associated with the ideal of harmony without sameness (和而不同). Works well standalone or in a two-character seal.