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恚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
恚huìanger, rageg, 10 strokes, radical 心
huì(hui4)hui T4
  1. 1anger, rage
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March 24, 2026

恚huì(hui4)

The character 恚 (huì) conveys strong emotions such as anger and rage. It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe intense feelings of displeasure or wrath, making it less common in everyday conversation compared to more colloquial terms for anger.

Strokes10Radical心
Cultural note

In Chinese literature, expressions of anger and rage often carry significant weight and can reflect deeper philosophical themes, as seen in classical poetry and drama. The character 恚 can illustrate the importance of emotional expression in traditional narratives.

Memory tip

Think of 恚 as a heart (心) that is being pierced by a sudden spike of rage (the radical 恚 resembles a sharp point). Imagine a heart turning red with anger, vividly emphasizing the intensity of the emotion, which can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 恚

huì(hui4)
1anger, rage
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About 恚

恚Simplified
10Strokes
心Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

愤 (fèn) — choose 恚 (huì) for a more formal or literary expression of intense anger, whereas 愤 (fèn) is more commonly used in everyday language.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 恚 (huì) with other characters for anger, such as 生气 (shēngqì), which is more commonly used in spoken language. It's important to use 恚 in the right context, especially in writings or discussions that require a more formal tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 恚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can deepen your grasp of emotional expressions in Chinese. It connects well with other emotional vocabulary, allowing learners to describe varying degrees of feelings.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 恚 in casual conversation, where more common terms like 生气 or 气愤 (qìfèn) would be appropriate. For example, saying '我恚了' (wǒ huì le) instead of '我生气了' (wǒ shēngqì le) is a mistake.

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Etymology of 恚

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)心
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Phonetic (sound)圭
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Origin

恚 = 心 + 圭. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 恚

IDS Structure⿱圭心
恚Full character
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圭gui1
top
心xin1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say anger, rage in Chinese

“anger, rage” in Chinese is恚huì

The character 恚 (huì) conveys strong emotions such as anger and rage. It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe intense feelings of displeasure or wrath, making it less common in everyday conversation compared to more colloquial terms for anger.

When to use 恚

Learners often confuse 恚 (huì) with other characters for anger, such as 生气 (shēngqì), which is more commonly used in spoken language. It's important to use 恚 in the right context, especially in writings or discussions that require a more formal tone.

恚 or something close to it

愤 (fèn) — choose 恚 (huì) for a more formal or literary expression of intense anger, whereas 愤 (fèn) is more commonly used in everyday language.

What learners get wrong

Learners might incorrectly use 恚 in casual conversation, where more common terms like 生气 or 气愤 (qìfèn) would be appropriate. For example, saying '我恚了' (wǒ huì le) instead of '我生气了' (wǒ shēngqì le) is a mistake.

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Word Family of 恚

Words containing this character1
恚huìrage

Frequently asked questions about 恚

No, 恚 is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than in casual speech.

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