unknown, 11 strokes, radical 日, rank #58918, Very Hard
huì(hui4) T4
1dark, obscure, unclear; night
2last day of a lunar month
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March 24, 2026
晦huì(hui4)
The character 晦 (huì) primarily means dark or obscure, often used to describe something that is unclear or difficult to see. It can also refer to the last day of a lunar month, symbolizing the absence of moonlight, which aligns with its meanings related to darkness and night.
Strokes11Radical日Frequency#58918DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the last day of the lunar month, referred to as 晦日 (huì rì), signifies a time of darkness before the new moon, which is often associated with renewal and new beginnings.
Memory Tip
Think of a dark night sky with no stars or moonlight, representing the character 晦. The left part (日) resembles the sun, which is absent during the dark phase, while the right part (会) suggests a gathering or coming together in the obscurity of night.
Meanings of 晦
huì(hui4)
1dark, obscure, unclear; night
2last day of a lunar month
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About 晦
晦Simplified
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日Radical
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AI Study Notes for 晦
Quick Contrast
晦 (huì) vs 黯 (àn) — use 晦 when referring to obscurity or darkness in a broader sense, while 黯 specifically refers to a deep, gloomy darkness.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a dark night sky with no stars or moonlight, representing the character 晦. The left part (日) resembles the sun, which is absent during the dark phase, while the right part (会) suggests a gathering or coming together in the obscurity of night.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 晦 with similar characters like 暗 (àn), which means dark but is more commonly used in everyday contexts. 晦 is more formal and may appear in literary contexts or discussions about lunar calendars.
HSK Study Tips
While 晦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other HSK words that describe time and light, such as 明 (míng, bright) and 夜 (yè, night). Focus on understanding its context in lunar calendars.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the last day of the lunar month, referred to as 晦日 (huì rì), signifies a time of darkness before the new moon, which is often associated with renewal and new beginnings.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 晦 with 暗 (àn) when trying to express darkness, but remember that 晦 has a specific lunar context. Always use 晦 when discussing the last day of the lunar month, not 暗.
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Grammar Patterns of 晦
晦 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他的散文文笔有力、内容庞杂，有时几近____涩。
His prose is vigorous and dense, occasionally to the point of obscurity.
Example Sentences for 晦 (6)
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他的散文文笔有力、内容庞杂，有时几近晦涩。
tā de sàn wén wén bǐ yǒu lì、 、 nèi róng páng， zá ， yǒu shí jī jìn。
His prose is vigorous and dense, occasionally to the point of obscurity.
As soon as you start to talk about never having played on a losing side, it is tempting fate.
Cultural Notes for 晦
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the last day of the lunar month, referred to as 晦日 (huì rì), signifies a time of darkness before the new moon, which is often associated with renewal and new beginnings.
Word Family of 晦
Words Containing This Character10
晦气bad luck晦氣
隐晦vague隱晦
晦涩cryptic晦澀
晦huìdark
晦暗dark and gloomy
韬光养晦to hide one's light under a bushel韜光養晦
阴晦overcast陰晦
风雨如晦lit. wind and rain darken the sky (idiom); fig. the situation looks grim風雨如晦
艰深晦涩abstruse and unfathomable (idiom)艱深晦澀
风雨晦冥conditions of extreme adversity (idiom)風雨晦冥
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Compound Meaning
What does 晦气 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 晦
It is less common in daily conversation but may appear in discussions about the lunar calendar or poetic expressions.
It is often used in phrases related to the lunar month, like 晦气 (huì qì), which refers to bad luck or misfortune.
It is uncommon to describe people with 晦; it is mainly used for abstract concepts or time.
