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昊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
hàosummertime; sky, heavennr, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #35428, Very Hard
hàosurname Haounknown, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #35428, Very Hard
hàothe vast skyunknown, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #35428, Very Hard
hào(Hao4) T4
  1. 1summertime; sky, heaven
  2. 2the vast sky
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March 24, 2026
hào(Hao4)

The character 昊 (hào) primarily refers to the vastness of the sky or heaven, often evoking feelings of expansiveness and openness. It can also be a surname in Chinese culture. Commonly, it is used in poetic or literary contexts to describe the beauty of the summer sky or the heavens above.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#35428DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the concept of the vast sky represented by 昊 often symbolizes freedom and boundless potential, reflecting traditional values of harmony with nature. Celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival often emphasize the beauty of the sky and moon, aligning with the themes of this character.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant, glowing sun high in the sky during summer, where the bright rays of light illuminate everything below. The character 昊 has the radical '日' (sun) at the top, representing brightness and warmth, while the bottom part '昊' resembles a wide-open expanse, symbolizing the vast sky.

Meanings of 昊

hào(Hao4)
1summertime; sky, heaven
2the vast sky
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About 昊

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 昊

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant, glowing sun high in the sky during summer, where the bright rays of light illuminate everything below. The character 昊 has the radical '日' (sun) at the top, representing brightness and warmth, while the bottom part '昊' resembles a wide-open expanse, symbolizing the vast sky.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 昊 with similar-sounding words or characters that convey different meanings, such as '好' (hǎo, good). In formal contexts, it may appear more in literature than in everyday conversations. Common collocations include phrases describing the sky or heavens, such as '昊天' (hàotiān, vast sky).

HSK Study Tips

Though 昊 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other words related to nature and the sky, such as 天 (tiān, sky) and 晴 (qíng, clear). Students should focus on understanding its poetic usage and recognizing it in literature.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the concept of the vast sky represented by 昊 often symbolizes freedom and boundless potential, reflecting traditional values of harmony with nature. Celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival often emphasize the beauty of the sky and moon, aligning with the themes of this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 昊 with similar characters due to its pronunciation. For example, saying '好' (hǎo, good) instead of 昊 (hào) can lead to misunderstandings. Always clarify the context to avoid such errors.

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Pronunciation of 昊

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Etymology of 昊

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

The sun 日 high in the sky 天

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 昊

IDS Structure⿱日天
Full Character
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Ri4
top
tian1
bottom
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Grammar Patterns of 昊

昊 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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俊____总是抱怨宰范占用整个衣柜.

Junho used to complain about Jaebeom using the whole closet and whatnot.

Example Sentences for 昊 (1)

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俊昊总是抱怨宰范占用整个衣柜.

jùn hào zǒng shì bào yuàn zǎi fàn zhān yòng zhěng gè yī guì.

Junho used to complain about Jaebeom using the whole closet and whatnot.

Cultural Notes for 昊

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry, the concept of the vast sky represented by 昊 often symbolizes freedom and boundless potential, reflecting traditional values of harmony with nature. Celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival often emphasize the beauty of the sky and moon, aligning with the themes of this character.

Word Family of 昊

Words Containing This Character2
hàothe vast sky
李元昊Li Yuanhao (1003-1048), founding king of Xixia 西夏[Xī​Xià] around modern Ningxia 寧夏|宁夏[Níng​xià]
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昊

The pronunciation is hào, with a falling tone. Practice saying it with emphasis on the 'h' sound.