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辉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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辉
huī
splendor
nr, 12 strokes, radical ⺌, rank #28079, Very Hard
辉
huī
to shine upon
nr, 12 strokes, radical ⺌, rank #28079, Very Hard
辉
huī
brightness, luster
nr, 12 strokes, radical ⺌, rank #28079, Very Hard
huī(hui1)hui T1
1splendor
2to shine upon
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March 24, 2026
辉(輝)huī(hui1)
辉 (huī) refers to brightness or luster, often associated with splendor and radiance. It can describe the shining light or brilliance of an object, as well as metaphorically representing someone's impressive qualities or achievements in various contexts.
Strokes12Radical⺌Frequency#28079DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, brightness and luster are often associated with good fortune and success, making 辉 a popular character in names and phrases that celebrate achievements, such as in '辉煌' (huīhuáng), meaning magnificent or glorious.
Memory tip
Imagine a bright sun (日) shining down on a splendid golden crown (辉). The sun represents the brightness (huī) that makes the crown sparkle and shine, making it memorable for its visual impact and connection to the meaning of brilliance.
Meanings of 辉
huī(hui1)
1splendor
2to shine upon
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About 辉
辉Simplified
輝Traditional
12Strokes
⺌Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#28079Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
辉 (huī) vs 光 (guāng) — use 辉 for metaphorical brightness or splendor, while 光 refers to physical light.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 辉; it is pronounced with the first tone (huī). This character is often used in formal contexts, such as literary works or when praising someone's achievements, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
Although 辉 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with other words describing light and brightness, such as 光 (guāng) and 明 (míng). Focus on recognizing its usage in more complex sentences to enhance your vocabulary related to positive qualities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 辉 (splendor) with 光 (light) due to similar meanings. For example, saying '他的辉很亮' (tā de huī hěn liàng) is incorrect; instead, use '他的光很亮' (tā de guāng hěn liàng) to mean 'His light is bright.'
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辉 = 光 + 军. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 辉
IDS Structure⿰光军
辉Full character
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光guang1
left
军jun1
right
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Parts
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How to say splendor in Chinese
“splendor” in Chinese is辉huī
辉 (huī) refers to brightness or luster, often associated with splendor and radiance. It can describe the shining light or brilliance of an object, as well as metaphorically representing someone's impressive qualities or achievements in various contexts.
When to use 辉
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 辉; it is pronounced with the first tone (huī). This character is often used in formal contexts, such as literary works or when praising someone's achievements, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
辉 or something close to it
辉 (huī) vs 光 (guāng) — use 辉 for metaphorical brightness or splendor, while 光 refers to physical light.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辉 (splendor) with 光 (light) due to similar meanings. For example, saying '他的辉很亮' (tā de huī hěn liàng) is incorrect; instead, use '他的光很亮' (tā de guāng hěn liàng) to mean 'His light is bright.'
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辉
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Grammar patterns of 辉
辉 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 3 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.
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阿里安航天火箭项目取得了____煌的成功。
The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.
Example sentences for 辉 (10)
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阿里安航天火箭项目取得了辉煌的成功。
Ā lǐ Ān hángtiān huǒjiàn xiàngmù qǔdé le huīhuáng de chénggōng。
The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.
