回 (huí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 回 (huí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 回 (huí) means "To return; to go back; time/occurrence.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 回 stroke by stroke?

回 has 6 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 回 and 囚?

回 (huí) and 囚 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 回?

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

Q: What common words use 回?

Common words containing 回 include: 回家 (huí jiā) — To go home.; 回答 (huí dá) — To answer; to reply.; 回来 (huí lái) — To come back..

How to Write 回

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

回 is pronounced huí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To return; to go back; time/occurrence..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 回 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 回

回家 huí jiā

To go home.

回答 huí dá

To answer; to reply.

回来 huí lái

To come back.

Example Sentences

我想回家。

wǒ xiǎng huí jiā

I want to go home.

请回答我的问题。

qǐng huí dá wǒ de wèn tí

Please answer my question.

他什么时候回来？

tā shén me shí hòu huí lái

When will he come back?

Similar Characters

囚 qiú

四 sì

囝 jiǎn

Practice Writing 回 (huí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 回

What does 回 (huí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 回 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 回 and 囚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 回?

What common words use 回?

How to Write 回 (huí)