侯
hóu
What does 侯 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
marquis (noble title)
In this place
Completes Zhuge Liang’s title 武侯.
Remember this
侯 sits in the middle of the gate title — the human hinge. Find that glyph and you know a ranked person owns the address.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 侯 (hóu) mean for travelers?
- marquis (noble title)
- Where will I see 侯 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Wuhou Shrine. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 侯 on the street?
- 侯 sits in the middle of the gate title — the human hinge. Find that glyph and you know a ranked person owns the address.