Chinese Character: 浩
1. Character Basics
Radical: 氵/shuǐ (water)
Stroke Count: 10 strokes
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Hào (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: Vast; great; grand; numerous
Extended Meaning: Immense; extensive; vast in scope; large in number
Additional Meaning: Used to describe something large, vast, or abundant in quantity or scale
4. Common Words
- 浩瀚 (hào hàn) - Vast; boundless; immense
Example: 浩瀚的宇宙 (hào hàn de yǔ zhòu) - The vast universe
- 浩荡 (hào dàng) - Majestic; imposing; vast
Example: 长江水浩浩荡荡向东流 (cháng jiāng shuǐ hào hào dàng dàng xiàng dōng liú) - The Yangtze River flows eastward in a majestic manner
- 浩渺 (hào miǎo) - Vast and misty; boundless
Example: 浩渺的云海 (hào miǎo de yún hǎi) - The vast and misty sea of clouds
- 浩劫 (hào jié) - Great calamity; catastrophe
Example: 战争带来了巨大的浩劫 (zhàn zhēng dài lái le jù dà de hào jié) - War brought great calamity
- 浩繁 (hào fán) - Vast and numerous; copious
Example: 这部著作内容浩繁 (zhè bù zhù zuò nèi róng hào fán) - This work has copious content
5. Grammar & Usage
Part of Speech: Adjective
Usage: Often used to describe things that are vast in scale, great in number, or grand in appearance.
Common Structures:
- 浩+adjective/noun (e.g., 浩瀚、浩荡、浩渺)
- 浩+数量词 (e.g., 浩如烟海 hào rú yān hǎi - as vast as a sea of smoke)
Usage Notes: Generally has a positive connotation and is used in positive descriptions of grand scenes or scales.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, "浩" is often used to describe the magnificence of natural landscapes and the breadth of humanistic spirit.
It is related to the traditional Chinese philosophical concept of "unity of man and nature" (天人合一 tiān rén hé yī), expressing awe for nature.
In literary works, "浩" is often used to create a grand artistic conception and momentum.
It also appears in many idioms and proverbs, reflecting the Chinese people's admiration for vastness and grandeur.
7. Example Sentence
Example 1: 浩瀚的海洋让人感受到大自然的伟大。
The vast ocean makes people feel the greatness of nature.
Example 2: 他的知识渊博，宛如浩瀚的星空。
His knowledge is profound, like the vast starry sky.
Example 3: 长江之水浩浩荡荡，向东奔流。
The waters of the Yangtze River flow eastward in a mighty current.
8. Memory Tips
Structure Memory: "浩" is composed of "氵" (water) and "告". You can understand it as a scene as vast and boundless as water.
Association Memory: Associate it with vast scenes such as the boundless ocean (浩瀚的海洋 hào hàn de hǎi yáng) or the vast starry sky (浩瀚的星空 hào hàn de xīng kōng).
Word Memory: Remember the meaning of "浩" through words like "浩瀚" (vast) and "浩荡" (majestic).
Pronunciation Memory: "浩" is pronounced "Hào" with the fourth tone, the same pronunciation as "好" (to like) in its fourth tone.
Context Memory: Use "浩" when describing grand, vast scenes or large quantities.