坏 (huài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坏 (huài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坏 (huài) means "Bad; broken; spoiled.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坏 stroke by stroke?

坏 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坏 and 圣?

坏 (huài) and 圣 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 坏?

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

Q: What common words use 坏?

Common words containing 坏 include: 坏人 (huài rén) — Bad person; villain.; 坏了 (huài le) — Broken; spoiled; Oh no!; 坏习惯 (huài xí guàn) — Bad habit..

How to Write 坏

The character 坏 (huài) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坏 is pronounced huài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bad; broken; spoiled..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 坏 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 坏

坏人 huài rén

Bad person; villain.

坏了 huài le

Broken; spoiled; Oh no!

坏习惯 huài xí guàn

Bad habit.

Example Sentences

他不是一个坏人。

tā bú shì yí gè huài rén

He is not a bad person.

我的手机坏了。

wǒ de shǒu jī huài le

My phone is broken.

我们要改掉坏习惯。

wǒ men yào gǎi diào huài xí guàn

We need to break bad habits.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 坏 (huài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坏

What does 坏 (huài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坏 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坏?

What common words use 坏?

How to Write 坏 (huài)