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晖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
晖huīsunshine; light; bright, radiantnr, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #46386, Very Hard
晖huīto shine uponunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #46386, Very Hard
huī(hui1) T1
  1. 1sunshine; light; bright, radiant
  2. 2to shine upon
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March 24, 2026
晖(暉)huī(hui1)

The character 晖 (huī) refers to sunshine or light, conveying a sense of brightness and radiance. It is often used in poetic contexts to evoke feelings of warmth and illumination, both literally and metaphorically.

Strokes10Radical日Frequency#46386DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sunshine represents hope and positivity, often used in literature to symbolize new beginnings or enlightenment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright sun (the radical 日 for 'sun') shining down and casting a warm glow (the character itself represents this light). Picture the sun as a 'Hooey' (sounds like huī) that brightens your day.

Meanings of 晖

huī(hui1)
1sunshine; light; bright, radiant
2to shine upon
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About 晖

晖Simplified
暉Traditional
10Strokes
日Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 晖

Quick Contrast

光 (guāng) refers to light in a more general sense, while 晖 (huī) specifically connotes sunshine or a warm, radiant light.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bright sun (the radical 日 for 'sun') shining down and casting a warm glow (the character itself represents this light). Picture the sun as a 'Hooey' (sounds like huī) that brightens your day.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a high level tone (first tone). This character is more poetic and is less common in everyday conversation, so use it in literary contexts or when discussing nature. Common collocations include phrases like '阳光的晖' (sunshine's light).

HSK Study Tips

While this character is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with Level 3 vocabulary related to nature and weather. Students should focus on its poetic usage and pronunciation.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sunshine represents hope and positivity, often used in literature to symbolize new beginnings or enlightenment.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 晖 with 辉 due to similar meanings and pronunciations. For example, saying '我喜欢阳光的辉' instead of '我喜欢阳光的晖' mixes them up; remember to use 晖 when referring specifically to sunshine.

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Pronunciation of 晖

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Etymology of 晖

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 日 represents the meaning and 军 represents the sound. Simplified form of 暉.

Memory Hint

sun

Semantic (meaning)日
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Phonetic (sound)军
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 晖?

Decomposition of 晖

IDS Structure⿰日军
晖Full Character
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日Ri4
left
军jun1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 晖?

Write 晖

晖

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Grammar Patterns of 晖

晖 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.

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Complete the Sentence

夕阳的斜____染遍了云朵.

The light of the setting sun suffused the clouds.

Example Sentences for 晖 (3)

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夕阳的斜晖染遍了云朵.

xī yáng de xié huī rǎn biàn le yún duǒ.

The light of the setting sun suffused the clouds.
2
落日余晖微染那片云层.

luò rì yú huī wēi rǎn nà piàn yún céng.

The setting sun tinged the clouds.
3
落日余晖照射在她的胸针上.

luò rì yú huī zhào shè zài tā de xiōng zhēn shàng.

Her brooch caught the rays of the setting sun.

Cultural Notes for 晖

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, sunshine represents hope and positivity, often used in literature to symbolize new beginnings or enlightenment.

Word Family of 晖

Words Containing This Character6
晖huīsunshine暉
余晖twilight餘暉
春晖lit. spring sunshine春暉
珠晖区Zhuhui district of Hengyang city 衡陽市|衡阳市[Héng​yáng​shì], Hunan珠暉區
晖映to reflect暉映
珠晖Zhuhui district of Hengyang city 衡陽市|衡阳市[Héng​yáng​shì], Hunan珠暉
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 晖

It's pronounced 'huī' with a high level tone, similar to saying 'Hooey'.