恨 (hèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恨 (hèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恨 (hèn) means "to hate". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 恨 stroke by stroke?

恨 has 9 strokes. The radical is 忄. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 恨 and 忡?

恨 (hèn) and 忡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 恨?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 忄. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 恨?

Common words containing 恨 include: 痛恨 (tòng hèn) — hate; detest; 恨不得 (hèn bù dé) — to itch to; 记恨 (jì hèn) — To bear a grudge.

How to Write 恨

The character 恨 (hèn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

恨 is pronounced hèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hate.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 恨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 恨

痛恨 tòng hèn

hate; detest

恨不得 hèn bù dé

to itch to

记恨 jì hèn

To bear a grudge

Example Sentences

我痛恨说谎的人。

wǒ tòng hèn shuō huǎng de rén

I detest people who lie.

我恨不得马上回家。

wǒ hèn bù dé mǎ shàng huí jiā

I can't wait to go home right away.

他从不记恨别人。

tā cóng bù jì hèn bié rén

He never bears a grudge against others.

Similar Characters

忡 chōng

忤 wǔ

忧 yōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恨

What does 恨 (hèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恨 and 忡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恨?

What common words use 恨?

How to Write 恨 (hèn)