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

Q: What does 辉 (huī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 辉 (huī) means "Splendor; brightness; shine". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 光.

Q: How do you write 辉 stroke by stroke?

辉 has 12 strokes. The radical is 光. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 辉?

The radical of 辉 is 光. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 辉?

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

Q: What common words use 辉?

Common words containing 辉 include: 光辉 (guāng huī) — radiance, brilliance; 辉煌 (huī huáng) — Brilliant; magnificent; glorious; 余辉 (yú huī) — afterglow.

How to Write 辉

The character 辉 (huī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 光 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

辉 is pronounced huī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Splendor; brightness; shine.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 辉 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 辉

光辉 guāng huī

radiance, brilliance

辉煌 huī huáng

Brilliant; magnificent; glorious

余辉 yú huī

afterglow

Example Sentences

太阳发出灿烂的光辉。

tài yáng fā chū càn làn de guāng huī

The sun gives off a brilliant glow.

他的成就非常辉煌。

tā de chéng jiù fēi cháng huī huáng

His achievements are very brilliant.

夕阳的余辉很美。

xī yáng de yú huī hěn měi

The afterglow of the sunset is beautiful.

Practice Writing 辉 (huī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辉

What does 辉 (huī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辉 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 辉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辉?

What common words use 辉?

How to Write 辉 (huī)