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

Q: What does 麾 (huī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 麾 (huī) means "command / signal flag". with 15 strokes and the radical 麻.

Q: How do you write 麾 stroke by stroke?

麾 has 15 strokes. The radical is 麻. 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 麾 and 麽?

麾 (huī) and 麽 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 麾?

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

Q: What common words use 麾?

Common words containing 麾 include: 麾下 (huī xià) — under one's command; 麾军 (huī jūn) — to command an army; 麾指 (huī zhǐ) — to direct / to command.

How to Write 麾

The character 麾 (huī) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 麻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

麾 is pronounced huī in Mandarin Chinese. It means command / signal flag.

Common Words with 麾

麾下 huī xià

under one's command

麾军 huī jūn

to command an army

麾指 huī zhǐ

to direct / to command

Example Sentences

他在将军麾下做事。

tā zài jiāng jūn huī xià zuò shì

He works under the general's command.

将军麾军出征。

jiāng jūn huī jūn chū zhēng

The general commanded the army to go on a campaign.

他向前方麾指。

tā xiàng qián fāng huī zhǐ

He pointed forward with a wave of his hand.

Similar Characters

麽 mó

麿 mí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 麾

What does 麾 (huī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 麾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 麾 and 麽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 麾?

What common words use 麾?

How to Write 麾 (huī)