惑 (huò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 惑 (huò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惑 (huò) means "Confused". with 12 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 惑 stroke by stroke?

惑 has 12 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 惑 and 㥯?

惑 (huò) and 㥯 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 惑?

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

Q: What common words use 惑?

Common words containing 惑 include: 困惑 (kùn huò) — Confused / Perplexed; 疑惑 (yí huò) — To feel puzzled; doubt; confusion; 诱惑 (yòu huò) — temptation.

How to Write 惑

The character 惑 (huò) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

惑 is pronounced huò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Confused.

Common Words with 惑

困惑 kùn huò

Confused / Perplexed

疑惑 yí huò

To feel puzzled; doubt; confusion

诱惑 yòu huò

temptation

Example Sentences

这个问题让我很困惑。

zhè ge wèn tí ràng wǒ hěn kùn huò

This question makes me very confused.

他脸上写满了疑惑。

tā liǎn shàng xiě mǎn le yí huò

His face was full of doubt.

这里的食物很有诱惑。

zhè lǐ de shí wù hěn yǒu yòu huò

The food here is very tempting.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恁 nèn

恋 liàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惑

What does 惑 (huò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惑 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惑?

What common words use 惑?

How to Write 惑 (huò)