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

Q: What does 隳 (huī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 隳 (huī) means "to destroy; to demolish". with 17 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隳 stroke by stroke?

隳 has 17 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隳 and 鄹?

隳 (huī) and 鄹 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 隳?

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

Q: What common words use 隳?

Common words containing 隳 include: 隳坏 (huī huài) — to ruin; to collapse; 隳废 (huī fèi) — to abandon; to discard; 隳突 (huī tū) — to disturb; to rampage.

How to Write 隳

The character 隳 (huī) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

隳 is pronounced huī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to destroy; to demolish.

Common Words with 隳

隳坏 huī huài

to ruin; to collapse

隳废 huī fèi

to abandon; to discard

隳突 huī tū

to disturb; to rampage

Example Sentences

老城墙已经隳坏。

lǎo chéng qiáng yǐ jīng huī huài

The old city wall has fallen into ruin.

不要隳废了学业。

bú yào huī fèi le xué yè

Don't neglect your studies.

隳突了这里的安静。

huī tū le zhè lǐ de ān jìng

Disturbed the peace and quiet of this place.

Similar Characters

鄹 zōu

酃 líng

隰 xí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隳

What does 隳 (huī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隳 and 鄹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隳?

What common words use 隳?

How to Write 隳 (huī)