魂 (hún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 魂 (hún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 魂 (hún) means "Soul". with 13 strokes and the radical 鬼.

Q: How do you write 魂 stroke by stroke?

魂 has 13 strokes. The radical is 鬼. 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 魂 and 魁?

魂 (hún) and 魁 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 魂?

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

Q: What common words use 魂?

Common words containing 魂 include: 灵魂 (líng hún) — soul; spirit; 魂魄 (hún pò) — Soul; 丢魂 (diū hún) — to be distracted; to lose one's wits.

How to Write 魂

The character 魂 (hún) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鬼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

魂 is pronounced hún in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soul.

Common Words with 魂

灵魂 líng hún

soul; spirit

魂魄 hún pò

Soul

丢魂 diū hún

to be distracted; to lose one's wits

Example Sentences

眼睛是灵魂的窗户。

yǎn jīng shì líng hún de chuāng hù

The eyes are the windows to the soul.

他的魂魄飞走了。

tā de hún pò fēi zǒu le

His soul has departed.

他看起来丢魂了。

tā kàn qǐ lái diū hún le

He looks like he's lost his soul.

Similar Characters

魁 kuí

魃 bá

魄 pò

Practice Writing 魂 (hún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 魂

What does 魂 (hún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 魂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 魂 and 魁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 魂?

What common words use 魂?

How to Write 魂 (hún)