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

Q: What does 虺 (huī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虺 (huī) means "Venomous snake (ancient term)". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 虺 stroke by stroke?

虺 has 9 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 虺 and 虬?

虺 (huī) and 虬 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 虺?

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

Q: What common words use 虺?

Common words containing 虺 include: 虺 (huī) — Venomous snake (ancient term); 虺蛇 (huī shé) — Venomous snake.

How to Write 虺

The character 虺 (huī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

虺 is pronounced huī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Venomous snake (ancient term).

Common Words with 虺

虺 huī

Venomous snake (ancient term)

虺蛇 huī shé

Venomous snake

Example Sentences

虺是一种古代的蛇。

huī shì yī zhǒng gǔ dài de shé

Hui is a type of ancient snake.

虺蛇在山里生活。

huī shé zài shān lǐ shēng huó

Venomous snakes live in the mountains.

这个字在现代很少用。

zhè ge zì zài xiàn dài hěn shǎo yòng

This character is rarely used in modern times.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 虺 (huī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虺

What does 虺 (huī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虺 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虺?

What common words use 虺?

How to Write 虺 (huī)