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March 24, 2026
戶hù(hu4)
The character 戶 (hù) primarily means 'door' and can also refer to 'family' or 'household.' It is often used in contexts related to architecture, homes, and family units, indicating a place of residence or an entry point.
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Cultural Note
In ancient China, the concept of a household was crucial, as families often lived together in extended units under one roof. The door (戶) symbolized not only physical entry but also the separation between public and private life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a door (戶) swinging open to welcome you. The two vertical lines represent the door frame, while the horizontal line at the top signifies the roof, forming a structure that feels inviting and homey.
Meanings of 戶
hù(hu4)
1door; family
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戶Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a door (戶) swinging open to welcome you. The two vertical lines represent the door frame, while the horizontal line at the top signifies the roof, forming a structure that feels inviting and homey.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 戶 (hù) with similar characters, such as 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'family.' This character is more specific to the concept of a door or entrance. It is commonly used in formal contexts when discussing households or residences.
HSK Study Tips
While 戶 (hù) is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects with other vocabulary around homes and families like 家 (jiā) and 室 (shì). Students should focus on how it integrates with terms related to dwelling and familial structures.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, the concept of a household was crucial, as families often lived together in extended units under one roof. The door (戶) symbolized not only physical entry but also the separation between public and private life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 戶 (hù) with other characters related to homes. For example, saying '我家有一个戶' (wǒ jiā yǒu yī gè hù) is incorrect; it should be '我家有一个门' (wǒ jiā yǒu yī gè mén) to mean 'My home has a door.'
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Cultural Notes for 戶
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In ancient China, the concept of a household was crucial, as families often lived together in extended units under one roof. The door (戶) symbolized not only physical entry but also the separation between public and private life.
Word Family of 戶
Words Containing This Character20
客户kèhùclient客戶
户hùdoor戶
用户yònghùuser用戶
窗户chuānghuwindow窗戶
账户zhànghùbank account賬戶
户外hùwàioutdoor戶外
住户zhùhùhousehold住戶
户口registered residence戶口
农户peasant household農戶
门户door門戶
猎户座Orion (constellation)獵戶座
户头bank account戶頭
开户to open an account (bank etc)開戶
大户great family大戶
户籍census register戶籍
落户luòhùto settle落戶
江户Edo (old name of Tokyo)江戶
商户merchant商戶
家喻户晓jiāyùhùxiǎoa household name家喻戶曉
过户(real estate) conveyancing過戶
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Frequently Asked Questions about 戶
戶 (hù) specifically refers to a door or household, while 家 (jiā) refers to home or family in a broader sense.
Yes, it is still used in modern contexts, especially in formal documents or discussions about households.
Typically, 戶 (hù) refers to a physical door, but in literary contexts, it might symbolize entry into new opportunities or phases.
