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March 24, 2026
绘(繪)huì(hui4)
The character 绘 (huì) means 'to draw' or 'to paint.' It is commonly used in contexts involving art, illustration, and visual representation. This verb emphasizes the act of creating images, whether through traditional methods like painting or modern techniques like digital art.
Strokes9Radical纟Frequency#10189DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, painting has deep historical significance, often associated with traditional arts such as Chinese ink painting. The character 绘 reflects this cultural appreciation for artistic expression, which is celebrated during festivals and in historical literature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a painter with a brush in one hand and a canvas in the other, creating a beautiful scene. The character 绘 is like the brushstroke that brings a picture to life, as it combines the silk radical (糸) representing fine detail with the action of creating (会) art.
Meanings of 绘
huì(hui4)
1to draw
2to paint
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About 绘
绘Simplified
繪Traditional
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纟Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10189Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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AI Study Notes for 绘
Quick Contrast
绘 (huì) vs 画 (huà) — use 绘 for more formal or artistic contexts, while 画 is more general for drawing or painting.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a painter with a brush in one hand and a canvas in the other, creating a beautiful scene. The character 绘 is like the brushstroke that brings a picture to life, as it combines the silk radical (糸) representing fine detail with the action of creating (会) art.
Usage Notes
绘 is typically used in more formal contexts related to art and illustration. Be mindful of its collocations, such as 绘画 (huìhuà, 'painting') and 绘制 (huìzhì, 'to depict or illustrate'). A common mistake is using it informally when referring to casual doodling, where you might prefer the verb 画 (huà).
HSK Study Tips
While 绘 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other HSK words related to art and creativity, like 画 (huà, 'to draw'). Students should focus on recognizing the character in artistic contexts and expanding their vocabulary with related terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, painting has deep historical significance, often associated with traditional arts such as Chinese ink painting. The character 绘 reflects this cultural appreciation for artistic expression, which is celebrated during festivals and in historical literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 绘 with 画, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢绘' instead of '我喜欢画' when referring to casual drawing is incorrect; use 画 for that context.
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Grammar Patterns of 绘
绘 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Television broadcasters were warned to exercise caution over depicting scenes of violence.
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有些地方很少有地图，而且通常绘制得都很粗糙。
yǒu xiē dì fāng hěn shǎo yǒu dì tú， ， ér qiě tōng cháng huì zhì dé dū hěn cū。
In some places maps are scarce, and are often crudely produced.
Cultural Notes for 绘
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, painting has deep historical significance, often associated with traditional arts such as Chinese ink painting. The character 绘 reflects this cultural appreciation for artistic expression, which is celebrated during festivals and in historical literature.
Word Family of 绘
Words Containing This Character11
描绘miáohuìto describe描繪
绘画huìhuàdrawing繪畫
绘huìto draw繪
绘制to draw繪製
绘图to draw繪圖
测绘to map測繪
彩绘painted彩繪
绘声绘色huìshēnghuìsèlively and realistic繪聲繪色
标绘to mark標繪
绘架座Pictor (constellation)繪架座
绘本picture book繪本
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 绘
You can say '我喜欢绘画' (Wǒ xǐhuān huìhuà), meaning 'I like to paint.'
绘 is generally more formal and is best suited for discussions about art; for informal drawing, use 画 (huà).
绘 emphasizes the artistic aspect and is often used for painting and sketching, while 画 is a more general term for drawing.
