灰 (huī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 灰 (huī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 灰 (huī) means "ash; dust; gray". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 灰 stroke by stroke?

灰 has 6 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 灰 and 火?

灰 (huī) and 火 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 灰?

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

Q: What common words use 灰?

Common words containing 灰 include: 灰色 (huī sè) — gray; 灰尘 (huī chén) — dust; 灰心 (huī xīn) — discouraged; lose heart.

How to Write 灰

The character 灰 (huī) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

灰 is pronounced huī in Mandarin Chinese. It means ash; dust; gray.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 灰 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 灰

灰色 huī sè

gray

灰尘 huī chén

dust

灰心 huī xīn

discouraged; lose heart

Example Sentences

我喜欢灰色的衣服。

wǒ xǐ huān huī sè de yī fú

I like gray clothes.

桌子上有很多灰尘。

zhuō zi shàng yǒu hěn duō huī chén

There is a lot of dust on the table.

别因为失败而灰心。

bié yīn wèi shī bài ér huī xīn

Don't be discouraged by failure.

Similar Characters

火 huǒ

灭 miè

灯 dēng

Practice Writing 灰 (huī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 灰

What does 灰 (huī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 灰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 灰 and 火?

What mistakes do learners make writing 灰?

What common words use 灰?

How to Write 灰 (huī)