愧 (kuì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 愧 (kuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 愧 (kuì) means "Ashamed; guilty.". with 12 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 愧 stroke by stroke?

愧 has 12 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 愧 and 悃?

愧 (kuì) and 悃 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 愧?

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 愧?

Common words containing 愧 include: 惭愧 (cán kuì) — ashamed; 愧疚 (kuì jiù) — Guilty; compunction; regret.; 羞愧 (xiū kuì) — ashamed and guilty.

How to Write 愧

The character 愧 (kuì) is written with 12 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

愧 is pronounced kuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ashamed; guilty..

Common Words with 愧

惭愧 cán kuì

ashamed

愧疚 kuì jiù

Guilty; compunction; regret.

羞愧 xiū kuì

ashamed and guilty

Example Sentences

我觉得很惭愧。

wǒ jué de hěn cán kuì

I feel very ashamed.

他心里充满愧疚。

tā xīn lǐ chōng mǎn kuì jiù

His heart was full of guilt.

她感到非常羞愧。

tā gǎn dào fēi cháng xiū kuì

She felt very ashamed.

Similar Characters

悃 kǔn

悄 qiāo

悌 tì

Practice Writing 愧 (kuì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 愧

What does 愧 (kuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 愧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 愧 and 悃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 愧?

What common words use 愧?

How to Write 愧 (kuì)