徊 (huái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 徊 (huái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徊 (huái) means "To pace back and forth". with 9 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徊 stroke by stroke?

徊 has 9 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徊 and 彷?

徊 (huái) and 彷 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 徊?

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

Q: What common words use 徊?

Common words containing 徊 include: 徘徊 (pái huái) — To pace back and forth; to hesitate.; 徘徊不定 (pái huái bù dìng) — To hesitate; to be indecisive.; 徘徊着 (pái huái zhe) — Pacing; lingering..

How to Write 徊

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

徊 is pronounced huái in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pace back and forth.

Common Words with 徊

徘徊 pái huái

To pace back and forth; to hesitate.

徘徊不定 pái huái bù dìng

To hesitate; to be indecisive.

徘徊着 pái huái zhe

Pacing; lingering.

Example Sentences

他在路口徘徊。

tā zài lù kǒu pái huái

He is pacing at the intersection.

他心里徘徊不定。

tā xīn lǐ pái huái bù dìng

He is wavering in his mind.

他在走廊里徘徊着。

tā zài zǒu láng lǐ pái huái zhe

He is pacing in the hallway.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徊

What does 徊 (huái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徊 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徊?

What common words use 徊?

How to Write 徊 (huái)