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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
恩惠ēnhuìfavorHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #11382, Very Hard
恩惠ēnhuìgraceHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #11382, Very Hard
ēnhuì(en1hui4)en hui T1
  1. 1favor
  2. 2grace
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March 24, 2026

恩惠ēnhuì(en1hui4)

恩惠 (ēn huì) refers to a favor or grace bestowed upon someone, often implying kindness or benevolence that is given without expecting anything in return. This term is frequently used in formal contexts, such as expressing gratitude for someone's generosity or support.

Strokes22Frequency#11382DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, showing gratitude for恩惠 is essential, particularly in relationships and social settings. The concept of giving and receiving favors is deeply rooted in Confucian values of reciprocity and social harmony.

Memory tip

Imagine a kind person (恩) handing out sweet treats (惠) to everyone, showing their grace and favor. Both characters can be visualized as a heart (恩) giving joy (惠), making it easier to remember the meaning of 'favor' and 'grace' in a warm, generous context.

Meanings of 恩惠

ēnhuì(en1hui4)
1favor
2grace
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恩惠Simplified
22Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

恩泽 (ēnzé) vs 恩惠 (ēnhuì): Use 恩惠 when emphasizing a favor or kindness given without expectation, while 恩泽 often implies a more general grace or blessing.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 恩惠 is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '感恩惠' (to express gratitude for a favor) and '施恩惠' (to bestow grace). Ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them could lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 恩惠 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares components with other words related to kindness and favor. For learners at HSK Level 4 or higher, focus on understanding how 恩惠 can complement expressions of gratitude and appreciation in formal settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 恩惠 with similar words like 恩情 (favor) or 祝福 (blessing). For example, saying '我给你恩惠' (I give you grace) sounds awkward; it's more appropriate to say '我感恩于你的恩惠' (I am grateful for your favor).

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Component characters

恩ēnkindness, mercy, charity
10 strokes心
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惠huìfavor
HSK 712 strokes心
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How to say favor in Chinese

“favor” in Chinese is恩惠ēnhuì

恩惠 (ēn huì) refers to a favor or grace bestowed upon someone, often implying kindness or benevolence that is given without expecting anything in return. This term is frequently used in formal contexts, such as expressing gratitude for someone's generosity or support.

When to use 恩惠

Be mindful that 恩惠 is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '感恩惠' (to express gratitude for a favor) and '施恩惠' (to bestow grace). Ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them could lead to confusion.

恩惠 or something close to it

恩泽 (ēnzé) vs 恩惠 (ēnhuì): Use 恩惠 when emphasizing a favor or kindness given without expectation, while 恩泽 often implies a more general grace or blessing.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 恩惠 with similar words like 恩情 (favor) or 祝福 (blessing). For example, saying '我给你恩惠' (I give you grace) sounds awkward; it's more appropriate to say '我感恩于你的恩惠' (I am grateful for your favor).

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恩惠 refers to a favor or grace given to someone, while 祝福 means blessing or well-wishes, typically in a more celebratory context.

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