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March 24, 2026
濊huì(hui4)
The character 濊 (huì) typically describes something that is vast, expansive, or deep, particularly in relation to water. It can also carry a connotation of being dirty or unclean, depending on the context. This duality in meaning can be found in literary descriptions of landscapes or bodies of water.
Strokes16Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and classical literature, water is often a metaphor for vastness and depth, reflecting the philosophy of nature. The character 濊 may appear in works that explore themes of the natural world and human experience.
Memory Tip
Think of 濊 (huì) as a vast ocean (represented by the water radical 水) that can also have dirt (the character's association with 'dirty'). Imagine a huge wave crashing onto a polluted beach, making it expansive yet dirty, helping you remember both the sound and meaning of the character.
Meanings of 濊
huì(hui4)
1vast, expansive, deep; dirty
2expansive (as of water)
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濊Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 濊
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 濊 (huì) as a vast ocean (represented by the water radical 水) that can also have dirt (the character's association with 'dirty'). Imagine a huge wave crashing onto a polluted beach, making it expansive yet dirty, helping you remember both the sound and meaning of the character.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 濊 with similar-sounding characters. It is less frequently used in daily conversation, so learners should focus on context where it appears in literature or poetry. Be mindful of using the correct tones, as 'huì' differs from other tones that might change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
While 濊 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of nature and water found in other HSK Level 4 words such as 河 (hé, river) and 海 (hǎi, sea). Focus on understanding how descriptive terms enhance your vocabulary in discussing landscapes.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and classical literature, water is often a metaphor for vastness and depth, reflecting the philosophy of nature. The character 濊 may appear in works that explore themes of the natural world and human experience.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 濊 with the similar character 污 (wū), which means 'dirty' without the expansive connotation. For example, saying '我喜欢这个濊' (I like this vast) instead of '我喜欢这个水' (I like this water) can lead to confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 濊
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In Chinese poetry and classical literature, water is often a metaphor for vastness and depth, reflecting the philosophy of nature. The character 濊 may appear in works that explore themes of the natural world and human experience.
Word Family of 濊
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濊huìvast
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What does 濊 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 濊
It's not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can describe vast bodies of water or refer to something dirty.
It's primarily found in literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Link it to 'vast ocean' imagery and practice saying 'huì' while visualizing that imagery.
