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

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

The Chinese character 淮 (huái) means "Huai (name of a river in China)". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淮 stroke by stroke?

淮 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淮 and 洁?

淮 (huái) and 洁 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 淮?

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

Q: What common words use 淮?

Common words containing 淮 include: 淮河 (huái hé) — Huai River; 淮南 (huái nán) — Huainan (a city in Anhui province); 秦淮 (qín huái) — Qinhuai (river or district).

How to Write 淮

The character 淮 (huái) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

淮 is pronounced huái in Mandarin Chinese. It means Huai (name of a river in China).

Common Words with 淮

淮河 huái hé

Huai River

淮南 huái nán

Huainan (a city in Anhui province)

秦淮 qín huái

Qinhuai (river or district)

Example Sentences

淮河是中国的一条大河。

huái hé shì zhōng guó de yī tiáo dà hé

The Huai River is a major river in China.

淮南的豆腐很有名。

huái nán de dòu fǔ hěn yǒu míng

Huainan's tofu is very famous.

秦淮河的夜景很美。

qín huái hé de yè jǐng hěn měi

The night view of the Qinhuai River is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淮

What does 淮 (huái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淮 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淮?

What common words use 淮?

How to Write 淮 (huái)