HSK 5, nr, 15 strokes, radical 心, rank #21076, Very Hard
慧
huì
bright, intelligent; intelligence
HSK 5, nr, 15 strokes, radical 心, rank #21076, Very Hard
huì(hui4) T4
1intelligent
2bright, intelligent; intelligence
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March 24, 2026
慧huì(hui4)
The character 慧 (huì) refers to intelligence, brightness, or wisdom. It is often used in contexts related to mental acuity or insightful understanding, and is frequently associated with qualities like cleverness or discernment in both personal and academic settings.
Strokes15Radical心Frequency#21076DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, intelligence is highly valued, often associated with academic success and moral wisdom. The term 慧 is frequently used in names, suggesting that the bearer is wise or intelligent.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise owl (慧) perched on a tree, symbolizing intelligence. The radical 心 (heart) suggests that true wisdom comes from the heart and mind working together. Remember 'huì' sounds like 'way'—the wise know the best way to think.
Meanings of 慧
huì(hui4)
1intelligent
2bright, intelligent; intelligence
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About 慧
慧Simplified
15Strokes
心Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#21076Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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AI Study Notes for 慧
Quick Contrast
聪 (cōng) vs 慧 (huì): use 聪 for a focus on sharpness or cleverness in practical intelligence, while 慧 emphasizes deeper wisdom or insight.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wise owl (慧) perched on a tree, symbolizing intelligence. The radical 心 (heart) suggests that true wisdom comes from the heart and mind working together. Remember 'huì' sounds like 'way'—the wise know the best way to think.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 慧 with other characters like 会 (huì), which means 'to meet' or 'can.' The tone is important; use the fourth tone (huì) to denote intelligence, avoiding the first tone (hūi) which does not exist. Common collocations include 慧根 (huìgēn, intelligence root) and 慧眼 (huìyǎn, discerning eyes).
HSK Study Tips
Though 慧 is not listed in the HSK levels, it has connections to other HSK words related to knowledge and learning, such as 知识 (zhīshì, knowledge) and 聪明 (cōngmíng, clever). Focus on using it in sentences that compliment or describe someone's wisdom.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, intelligence is highly valued, often associated with academic success and moral wisdom. The term 慧 is frequently used in names, suggesting that the bearer is wise or intelligent.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 慧 with 会 (huì), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '他会人' (tā huì rén) instead of '他很慧' (tā hěn huì) when meaning 'He is very intelligent.'
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Grammar Patterns of 慧
慧 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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桑塔格一直是那种兼具美貌与智____的人中龙凤。
Sontag has always been that rarity, a glamorous intellectual.
Common Confusions with 慧
慧vs会
huì
Same pronunciation, but different meanings.
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Which character means "intelligent"?
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Example Sentences for 慧 (7)
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1
桑塔格一直是那种兼具美貌与智慧的人中龙凤。
sāng tǎ gé yī zhí shì nà zhǒng jiān jù měi mào yǔ zhì huì de rén zhōng lóng fèng。
Sontag has always been that rarity, a glamorous intellectual.
2
她会非常聪慧地领悟我所说的话。
tā huì fēi cháng cōng huì dì lǐng wù wǒ suǒ shuō de huà。
It is an anthology that crackles with wit and wisdom.
4
悉达多·高多玛(释迦牟尼之俗姓)抓住了智慧的闪现?
xī dá duō· · gāo duō( mǎ ( shì jiā móu ní zhī) sú xìng ) zhuā zhù le zhì huì?
Could the flash of wisdom that came over Siddhartha Gautama?
5
该剧讲的是遭到背叛的痛苦，语言诙谐，充满智慧。
gāi jù jiǎng de shì zāo dào bèi pàn de tòng kǔ， ， yǔ yán huī， xié ， chōng mǎn。
The play deals wittily and intelligently with the pain of betrayal.
6
他们那种质朴而富有恬静的泰然自若的神气,好象具有一种苏格拉底的智慧.
tā mén nà zhǒng zhì pǔ ér fù yǒu tián jìng de tài rán zì ruò de shén qì, , hǎo xiàng jù yǒu yī zhǒng sū gé lā dǐ de zhì.
Their calm self - collectedness of simplicity seems a Socratis wisdom.
7
智慧恨恶骄傲、狂妄 、 恶道和乖翏的口.
zhì huì hèn è jiāo ào、 、 kuáng、 wàng 、 è dào hé guāi liù.
Wisdom hates pride and arrogance, evil be haviore and perverse speech.
Cultural Notes for 慧
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, intelligence is highly valued, often associated with academic success and moral wisdom. The term 慧 is frequently used in names, suggesting that the bearer is wise or intelligent.
Word Family of 慧
Compounds1
嚖
Words Containing This Character10
智慧zhìhuìwisdom
慧huìintelligent
聪慧bright聰慧
慧眼insight
慧星comet
杨开慧Yang Kaihui (1901-1930), Mao Zedong's second wife楊開慧
秀外慧中good-looking and intelligent (idiom)
明慧intelligent
贤慧(of a wife) wise and kind賢慧
蒙嘉慧Yoyo Mung (1975-), Hong Kong actress
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Compound Meaning
What does 智慧 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 慧
You can say '她很慧' (tā hěn huì) meaning 'She is very intelligent.'
Yes, 慧 is often used in both given names and philosophical contexts to denote wisdom.
Some synonyms include 聪明 (cōngmíng, clever) and 智慧 (zhìhuì, wisdom).
