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hóu

What does 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.