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

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

The Chinese character 踝 (huái) means "ankle". with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踝 stroke by stroke?

踝 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踝 and 䠀?

踝 (huái) and 䠀 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 踝?

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

Q: What common words use 踝?

Common words containing 踝 include: 脚踝 (jiǎo huái) — ankle; 踝关节 (huái guān jié) — ankle joint; 扭伤脚踝 (niǔ shāng jiǎo huái) — to sprain one's ankle.

How to Write 踝

The character 踝 (huái) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

踝 is pronounced huái in Mandarin Chinese. It means ankle.

Common Words with 踝

脚踝 jiǎo huái

ankle

踝关节 huái guān jié

ankle joint

扭伤脚踝 niǔ shāng jiǎo huái

to sprain one's ankle

Example Sentences

我的脚踝受伤了。

wǒ de jiǎo huái shòu shāng le

My ankle is injured.

踝关节很重要。

huái guān jié hěn zhòng yào

The ankle joint is very important.

他不小心扭伤脚踝。

tā bù xiǎo xīn niǔ shāng jiǎo huái

He accidentally sprained his ankle.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踝 (huái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踝

What does 踝 (huái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踝 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踝?

What common words use 踝?

How to Write 踝 (huái)