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March 24, 2026
惠huì(Hui4)
The character 惠 (huì) primarily means 'favor' or 'benefit' and is often used in contexts where one person provides kindness or advantages to another. It can also serve as a surname, commonly found in Chinese families. The term carries a nuance of benevolence and honor, suggesting a positive relationship between individuals.
Strokes12Radical心Frequency#10165DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 惠 is often associated with Confucian values of kindness and benevolence, highlighting the importance of relationships and mutual support within communities and families.
Memory Tip
Imagine a kind person named Hui who always helps others, bringing 'benefits' and 'favors' to their lives. The character 惠 resembles a hand (the left part) giving something to another person, symbolizing the act of bestowing kindness.
Meanings of 惠
huì(Hui4)
1favor
2benefit
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About 惠
惠Simplified
12Strokes
心Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#10165Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
惠 (huì) vs 益 (yì) — choose 惠 when emphasizing kindness or benevolence, while 益 focuses more on benefits or advantages.
Usage Notes
惠 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is particularly common in literary or polite speech. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 会 (huì), which means 'to meet' or 'can'. Common collocations include 惠及 (huìjí), meaning 'to benefit (someone)'.
HSK Study Tips
While 惠 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to HSK Level 4 words that involve social relations, such as 帮助 (bāngzhù - help) and 贡献 (gòngxiàn - contribution). Focus on its application in phrases that show benevolence.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 惠 (huì) with 会 (huì), leading to incorrect meanings like 'can' instead of 'favor.' Always remember that 惠 implies kindness or benefit, while 会 relates to ability or meetings.
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惠 = 心 + 叀. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 惠
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How to say surname Hui in Chinese
“surname Hui” in Chinese is惠huì
The character 惠 (huì) primarily means 'favor' or 'benefit' and is often used in contexts where one person provides kindness or advantages to another. It can also serve as a surname, commonly found in Chinese families. The term carries a nuance of benevolence and honor, suggesting a positive relationship between individuals.
When to use 惠
惠 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is particularly common in literary or polite speech. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 会 (huì), which means 'to meet' or 'can'. Common collocations include 惠及 (huìjí), meaning 'to benefit (someone)'.
惠 or something close to it
惠 (huì) vs 益 (yì) — choose 惠 when emphasizing kindness or benevolence, while 益 focuses more on benefits or advantages.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 惠 (huì) with 会 (huì), leading to incorrect meanings like 'can' instead of 'favor.' Always remember that 惠 implies kindness or benefit, while 会 relates to ability or meetings.
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Grammar Patterns of 惠
惠 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 9 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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Word Family of 惠
Compounds13
穗Sui4ear of grain; fringe, tassel; Guangzhou
繐
蕙hui4a fragrant orchid; Coumarouna odorata
蟪hui4a kind of cicada; Platypleura
鏸
僡
寭
憓
橞
潓
璤
譓
韢
Words Containing This Character17
优惠yōuhuìprivilege優惠
惠huìfavor
优惠券coupon優惠券
实惠shíhuìcheap實惠
恩惠ēnhuìfavor
惠普Hewlett-Packard
互惠mutual benefit
惠顾your patronage惠顧
惠灵顿Wellington, capital of New Zealand惠靈頓
惠州Huizhou prefecture-level city in Guangdong
贤惠xiánhuì(of a wife) wise and kind賢惠
惠特曼Whitman (surname)
受惠to benefit
特惠ex gratia
惠民Huimin county in Binzhou 濱州|滨州[Bīnzhōu], Shandong
张惠妹A-Mei, aka Gulilai Amit (1972-), aboriginal Taiwanese pop singer張惠妹
惠子Hui-zi also known as Hui Shi 惠施[HuìShī] (c. 370-310 BC), politician and philosopher of the School of Logicians 名家 [Míngjiā] during the Warring States Period (475-220 BC)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 惠
Common phrases include 惠及 (huìjí - to benefit) and 惠民政策 (huìmín zhèngcè - policies that benefit the people).
No, 惠 is primarily used to denote favor or benefit, but it is also a common Chinese surname.
The pronunciation 'huì' has a falling tone, so make sure to emphasize the tone to convey the correct meaning.
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