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March 24, 2026
辉(輝)huī(hui1)
辉 (huī) refers to brightness or luster, often associated with splendor and radiance. It can describe the shining light or brilliance of an object, as well as metaphorically representing someone's impressive qualities or achievements in various contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, brightness and luster are often associated with good fortune and success, making 辉 a popular character in names and phrases that celebrate achievements, such as in '辉煌' (huīhuáng), meaning magnificent or glorious.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright sun (日) shining down on a splendid golden crown (辉). The sun represents the brightness (huī) that makes the crown sparkle and shine, making it memorable for its visual impact and connection to the meaning of brilliance.
Meanings of 辉
huī(hui1)
1splendor
2to shine upon
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About 辉
辉Simplified
輝Traditional
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
辉 (huī) vs 光 (guāng) — use 辉 for metaphorical brightness or splendor, while 光 refers to physical light.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 辉; it is pronounced with the first tone (huī). This character is often used in formal contexts, such as literary works or when praising someone's achievements, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
Although 辉 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with other words describing light and brightness, such as 光 (guāng) and 明 (míng). Focus on recognizing its usage in more complex sentences to enhance your vocabulary related to positive qualities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 辉 (splendor) with 光 (light) due to similar meanings. For example, saying '他的辉很亮' (tā de huī hěn liàng) is incorrect; instead, use '他的光很亮' (tā de guāng hěn liàng) to mean 'His light is bright.'
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Phonosemantic compound. 光 represents the meaning and 军 represents the sound. Simplified form of 輝.
1The meaning half光 carries the sense.
2The sound half军 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaylight
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 辉?
Decomposition of 辉
IDS Structure⿰光军
辉Full Character
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光guang1
left
军jun1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 辉?
How to say splendor in Chinese
“splendor” in Chinese is辉huī
辉 (huī) refers to brightness or luster, often associated with splendor and radiance. It can describe the shining light or brilliance of an object, as well as metaphorically representing someone's impressive qualities or achievements in various contexts.
When to use 辉
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 辉; it is pronounced with the first tone (huī). This character is often used in formal contexts, such as literary works or when praising someone's achievements, so avoid using it in casual conversations.
辉 or something close to it
辉 (huī) vs 光 (guāng) — use 辉 for metaphorical brightness or splendor, while 光 refers to physical light.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辉 (splendor) with 光 (light) due to similar meanings. For example, saying '他的辉很亮' (tā de huī hěn liàng) is incorrect; instead, use '他的光很亮' (tā de guāng hěn liàng) to mean 'His light is bright.'
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Grammar Patterns of 辉
辉 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 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
阿里安航天火箭项目取得了____煌的成功。
The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.
Example Sentences for 辉 (10)
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1
阿里安航天火箭项目取得了辉煌的成功。
ā lǐ ān háng tiān huǒ jiàn xiàng mù qǔ dé le huī huáng de chéng gōng。
The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.
2
他们看到船上的大炮在月光下熠熠生辉。
tā mén kàn dào chuán shàng de dà páo zài yuè guāng xià yì yì shēng huī。
They saw the ship's guns, catching the light of the moon.
3
哈里森辉煌的职业生涯长达60多年。
hā lǐ sēn huī huáng de zhí yè shēng yá cháng dá60 60 duō。
Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades.
4
落日的余辉染红了山顶.
luò rì de yú huī rǎn hóng le shān dǐng.
The setting sun flushed the mountain tops.
5
堆积的斜方辉石几乎自下而上地分布在整个剖面中.
duī jī de xié fāng huī shí jī hū zì xià ér shàng dì fēn bù zài zhěng gè pōu miàn zhōng.
Cumulate orthopyroxene occurs almost from top to bottom of the section.
