悔 (huǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 悔 (huǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悔 (huǐ) means "regret". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 悔 stroke by stroke?

悔 has 10 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 悔 and 怊?

悔 (huǐ) and 怊 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 悔?

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

Q: What common words use 悔?

Common words containing 悔 include: 后悔 (hòu huǐ) — to regret; 悔改 (huǐ gǎi) — repent and reform; 悔恨 (huǐ hèn) — remorse.

How to Write 悔

The character 悔 (huǐ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

悔 is pronounced huǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means regret.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 悔 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 悔

后悔 hòu huǐ

to regret

悔改 huǐ gǎi

repent and reform

悔恨 huǐ hèn

remorse

Example Sentences

我现在很后悔。

wǒ xiàn zài hěn hòu huǐ

I regret it very much now.

他决定重新悔改。

tā jué dìng chóng xīn huǐ gǎi

He decided to repent.

他心中充满悔恨。

tā xīn zhōng chōng mǎn huǐ hèn

His heart was full of remorse.

Similar Characters

怊 chāo

怍 zuò

怏 yàng

Practice Writing 悔 (huǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悔

What does 悔 (huǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悔 and 怊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悔?

What common words use 悔?

How to Write 悔 (huǐ)