huà

HSK 2
  1. to draw; to paint
  2. picture; painting (CL:幅[fu2],張|张[zhang1])
  3. to draw (a line) (variant of 劃|划[hua4])
  4. stroke of a Chinese character (variant of 劃|划[hua4])
  5. (calligraphy) horizontal stroke (variant of 劃|划[hua4])
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to draw; to paint
  2. This meaning refers to the action of creating an image or design on a surface using a pen, pencil, or brush.
  3. picture; painting (CL:幅,张)
  4. This meaning refers to an artwork created through drawing or painting.
    This painting is very beautiful.
  5. to draw (a line); stroke of a Chinese character
  6. This meaning is about the act of sketching lines, especially in the context of writing Chinese characters.
    The strokes of the character "love" are simple.
  7. (calligraphy) horizontal stroke
  8. This meaning specifically indicates the horizontal stroke in calligraphy, an essential component of writing Chinese characters beautifully.
    The horizontal stroke of this character is written very neatly.