横
横橫 HSK 6 HSK 7-9 高階級 · Level 4 流利級 · Level 5
- horizontal
- across
- crosswise
- horizontal stroke (in Chinese characters)
- to place (sth) flat (on a surface)
- to cross (a river, etc)
- in a jumble
- chaotic
- (in fixed expressions) harsh and unreasonable
- violent
横橫
- harsh and unreasonable
- unexpected
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 横 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 我住在横滨。 I live in Yokohama.
- 她住在横滨。 She lives in Yokohama.
- 他才華橫溢。 He’s overflowing.
- 你橫穿馬路要小心。 You must be careful of the traffic when you cross the street.
- 火车什么时候到横滨？ What time does this train reach Yokohama?
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