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晃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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晃
huǎng
to sway
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huǎng
to shake
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huǎng
to wander about
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huǎng
bright, dazzling; to shake, to sway
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huǎng
to flash past
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huàng
to sway
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huàng
to shake
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huàng
to wander about
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huàng
bright, dazzling; to shake, to sway
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
晃
huàng
to flash past
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #3626, Very Hard
huǎng(huang3)huang
primary
T3
1to sway
2to shake
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March 24, 2026
晃(㨪)huǎng(huang3)
The character 晃 (huǎng) primarily means to sway or shake, often used to describe movement that is unsteady or fluctuating. It can also refer to a dazzling brightness or the act of wandering about in a somewhat aimless manner. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing the movement of objects or the fleeting nature of thoughts.
Strokes10Radical日Frequency#3626DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
The concept of swaying or shaking is often seen in traditional Chinese dances and performances, where fluid movements represent harmony and balance. This character can also relate to the idea of wandering, which is commonly portrayed in Chinese poetry as a metaphor for life's journey.
Memory tip
Imagine a bright light (the 'bright' meaning of 晃) swaying back and forth like a pendulum. The character has a bright sun (日) above and a person (人) below, suggesting that a person is dazzled by the bright light and sways as they try to look at it.
Meanings of 晃
huǎng(huang3)
primary
1to sway
2to shake
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About 晃
晃Simplified
㨪Traditional
10Strokes
日Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3626Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
晃 (huǎng) vs 摇 (yáo) — use 晃 for unsteady or fluctuating movement, while 摇 is for more controlled or rhythmic shaking.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 晃 with similar-sounding words or characters. It's essential to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing huǎng can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include phrases describing physical movement, such as '晃动' (huǎngdòng - to shake) or '晃悠' (huǎngyōu - to sway).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 晃 connects to other HSK 6 vocabulary relating to movement and perception. Students should pay attention to its usage in various contexts, such as literature or spoken Mandarin, to grasp its nuances fully.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 晃 with the character 蹶 (jué), which means to fall. A common mistake is using it in a context where a more stable or firm action is described, such as saying '他晃倒在地' (Tā huǎng dǎo zài dì), which should be corrected to '他摔倒在地' (Tā shuāi dǎo zài dì - He fell to the ground).
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晃 = 日 + 光. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 晃
IDS Structure⿱日光
晃Full character
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日Ri4
top
光guang1
bottom
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Parts
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How to say to sway in Chinese
“to sway” in Chinese is晃huǎng
The character 晃 (huǎng) primarily means to sway or shake, often used to describe movement that is unsteady or fluctuating. It can also refer to a dazzling brightness or the act of wandering about in a somewhat aimless manner. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing the movement of objects or the fleeting nature of thoughts.
When to use 晃
Learners often confuse 晃 with similar-sounding words or characters. It's essential to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing huǎng can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include phrases describing physical movement, such as '晃动' (huǎngdòng - to shake) or '晃悠' (huǎngyōu - to sway).
晃 or something close to it
晃 (huǎng) vs 摇 (yáo) — use 晃 for unsteady or fluctuating movement, while 摇 is for more controlled or rhythmic shaking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 晃 with the character 蹶 (jué), which means to fall. A common mistake is using it in a context where a more stable or firm action is described, such as saying '他晃倒在地' (Tā huǎng dǎo zài dì), which should be corrected to '他摔倒在地' (Tā shuāi dǎo zài dì - He fell to the ground).
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Grammar patterns of 晃
晃 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 5 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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索尔特捏住包的外角，把它倒过来____了晃。
Salter held the bag by the corners and shook it upside down.
Example sentences for 晃 (10)
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索尔特捏住包的外角，把它倒过来晃了晃。
Suǒ ěr tè niē zhù bāo de wài jiǎo， bǎ tā dào guòlái huǎng le huǎng。
Salter held the bag by the corners and shook it upside down.
2
他摇摇晃晃地行走在停车场凹凸不平的地面上。
tā yáo yáohuàng huǎng dì xíngzǒu zài tíngchēchǎng āotū bùpíng de dìmiàn shàng。
He staggered on the uneven surface of the car park.
