How to write 和

Chinesehéharmony, peace8 strokes

Same in 简体 simplified and 繁體 traditional

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和 (hé) means “harmony, peace” and is written in 8 strokes. It is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.

Stroke order, step by step

The red stroke is the one to write next; the dot shows where it starts.

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Trace over the outline with your finger, a stylus or the mouse. Each stroke is checked as you draw it.

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Words with 和

和 is also used in Japanese, where it is read わ; stroke order can differ slightly between the two. See 和 in Japanese.

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