彗 (huì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 彗 (huì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彗 (huì) means "comet". with 11 strokes and the radical 彐.

Q: How do you write 彗 stroke by stroke?

彗 has 11 strokes. The radical is 彐. 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 彗 and 彖?

彗 (huì) and 彖 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 彗?

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

Q: What common words use 彗?

Common words containing 彗 include: 彗星 (huì xīng) — comet; 彗尾 (huì wěi) — comet tail; 扫彗 (sǎo huì) — to sweep; (archaic) comet-like sweeping.

How to Write 彗

The character 彗 (huì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彐 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

彗 is pronounced huì in Mandarin Chinese. It means comet.

Common Words with 彗

彗星 huì xīng

comet

彗尾 huì wěi

comet tail

扫彗 sǎo huì

to sweep; (archaic) comet-like sweeping

Example Sentences

彗星很漂亮。

huì xīng hěn piào liàng

The comet is very beautiful.

彗尾非常长。

huì wěi fēi cháng zhǎng

The comet tail is very long.

古人观察扫彗。

gǔ rén guān chá sǎo huì

Ancient people observed comets.

Similar Characters

彖 tuàn

彘 zhì

Practice Writing 彗 (huì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彗

What does 彗 (huì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彗 and 彖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彗?

What common words use 彗?

How to Write 彗 (huì)