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

Q: What does 洄 (huí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洄 (huí) means "To swirl; to go against the current.". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洄 stroke by stroke?

洄 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 洄 and 㳄?

洄 (huí) and 㳄 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 洄?

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

Q: What common words use 洄?

Common words containing 洄 include: 洄游 (huí yóu) — Migration (of fish).; 洄水 (huí shuǐ) — Backwater; an eddy.; 洄旋 (huí xuán) — To swirl around; to eddy..

How to Write 洄

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

洄 is pronounced huí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To swirl; to go against the current..

Common Words with 洄

洄游 huí yóu

Migration (of fish).

洄水 huí shuǐ

Backwater; an eddy.

洄旋 huí xuán

To swirl around; to eddy.

Example Sentences

鱼儿在水里洄游。

yú ér zài shuǐ lǐ huí yóu

The fish are migrating in the water.

这里有一处洄水。

zhè lǐ yǒu yī chù huí shuǐ

There is an eddy here.

水流在不停地洄旋。

shuǐ liú zài bù tíng dì huí xuán

The water is constantly swirling.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洄

What does 洄 (huí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洄 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洄?

What common words use 洄?

How to Write 洄 (huí)