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

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

The Chinese character 怀 (huái) means "to cherish; bosom; to be pregnant". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怀 stroke by stroke?

怀 has 7 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 怀 and 忉?

怀 (huái) and 忉 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 怀?

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 怀?

Common words containing 怀 include: 怀疑 (huái yí) — to doubt; to suspect; skepticism; 怀念 (huái niàn) — to miss; to cherish the memory of; 怀抱 (huái bào) — to embrace; bosom; ambition.

How to Write 怀

The character 怀 (huái) is written with 7 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

怀 is pronounced huái in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cherish; bosom; to be pregnant.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 怀 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 怀

怀疑 huái yí

to doubt; to suspect; skepticism

怀念 huái niàn

to miss; to cherish the memory of

怀抱 huái bào

to embrace; bosom; ambition

Example Sentences

我怀疑他在说谎。

wǒ huái yí tā zài shuō huǎng

I suspect he is lying.

我很怀念家乡。

wǒ hěn huái niàn jiā xiāng

I really miss my hometown.

妈妈怀抱孩子。

mā mā huái bào hái zi

Mother holds the child in her arms.

Similar Characters

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

忕 shì

Practice Writing 怀 (huái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怀

What does 怀 (huái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怀 and 忉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怀?

What common words use 怀?

How to Write 怀 (huái)