哦 meaning and stroke order
Oh (interjection indicating that one has just learned sth)
How to write 哦, stroke by stroke
10 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 哦
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- oh (interjection indicating that one has just learned sth)
- to chant
- oh (interjection indicating doubt or surprise)
- sentence-final particle that conveys informality, warmth, friendliness or intimacy
- may also indicate that one is stating a fact that the other person is not aware of
How 哦 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Mouth.
口 gives the meaning and 我 hints at the sound.
Radical: 口 (mouth), shared by 428 characters on this site.
How to remember 哦
A mouth 口 next to 我 (wǒ, I): it is the sound I make with my mouth when something reaches me, like "oh." The 口 marks it as a sound word, and 我 gives the "o" sound.
As ò (falling tone) it means "oh, I see" when you have just understood something. As ó (rising tone) it shows doubt or surprise, like "oh? really?" As a light, toneless o at the end of a sentence it adds a warm, friendly feel, often to remind someone: 别忘了哦。(Bié wàng le o.) Don't forget, okay?
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 哦 with 噢 (ō) or 喔 (ō), which look and sound similar. 哦 is the most common choice in everyday texting, and its meaning shifts with tone, so a flat falling ò can sound dismissive if you meant to show interest.
哦 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 哦
How many strokes are in 哦?
哦 is written with 10 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 哦 mean?
哦 (ò) means oh (interjection indicating that one has just learned sth).
How do you pronounce 哦?
哦 has more than one reading: ò and ó. The most common is ò, said in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 哦?
The radical of 哦 is 口, which carries the idea of "mouth". Dictionaries list 哦 under this radical.
Is 哦 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 哦 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Does replying with just 哦 sound rude in Chinese?
It can. A lone 哦 in a text often reads as cold or uninterested, a bit like replying "k" in English. Many people write 哦哦 or 好的 to sound friendlier.
What is the difference between 哦 and 啊 at the end of a sentence?
Both soften a sentence, but 哦 adds a gentle, cute, or reminding tone, often pointing out something the listener may not know. 啊 is more neutral and is used for emphasis, exclamation, or questions.