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绘画 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绘画huìhuàdrawingHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #10342, Hard, colloquial, formal, education, art
绘画huìhuàpaintingHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #10342, Hard
huìhuà(hui4hua4)hui hua T4
  1. 1painting
  2. 2drawing
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March 24, 2026

绘画(繪畫)huìhuà(hui4hua4)

绘画 refers to the art of drawing and painting, encompassing a range of techniques and styles. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of creating visual art, whether on canvas, paper, or digital platforms.

Strokes17Frequency#10342DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 绘画 has a rich history, with traditional styles such as Chinese ink painting being highly regarded. Art is often seen as a reflection of personal expression and cultural values, making this term significant in discussions about identity and heritage.

Memory Tip

Think of 绘 (huì) as a 'huge' brushstroke in art, where the top part resembles a painter's brush. The character 画 (huà) sounds like 'hwa', which can remind you of the sound a brush makes when it touches the canvas. Together, they form the word for painting.

Meanings of 绘画

huìhuà(hui4hua4)
1drawing
2painting
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About 绘画

绘画Simplified
繪畫Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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素描 (sùmiáo, sketch) vs 水彩画 (shuǐcǎihuà, watercolor painting) — choose 绘画 for a broader term that encompasses various painting techniques, while 素描 refers specifically to sketching, and 水彩画 is limited to watercolor techniques.

Usage Notes

When using 绘画, ensure you are clear about whether you mean drawing or painting since the context can change the nuance. This term is generally neutral, suitable for both casual conversations and formal discussions about art. Be careful not to confuse it with 画, which specifically means 'to draw' or 'a picture'.

HSK Study Tips

As a beginner, focus on recognizing the components of 绘画. It connects well with other HSK Level 3 words related to art and creativity. Practice using it in sentences to describe your art experiences or preferences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 绘画 with 画, using them interchangeably when they should specify. For example, saying '我喜欢画' (I like painting) when they mean 'I like the art of painting' would be more accurately expressed as '我喜欢绘画'.

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Component Characters

绘huìto draw
HSK 69 strokes纟
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画huàto draw
HSK 28 strokes田
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How to say drawing in Chinese

“drawing” in Chinese is绘画huìhuà

绘画 refers to the art of drawing and painting, encompassing a range of techniques and styles. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of creating visual art, whether on canvas, paper, or digital platforms.

When to use 绘画

When using 绘画, ensure you are clear about whether you mean drawing or painting since the context can change the nuance. This term is generally neutral, suitable for both casual conversations and formal discussions about art. Be careful not to confuse it with 画, which specifically means 'to draw' or 'a picture'.

绘画 or something close to it

素描 (sùmiáo, sketch) vs 水彩画 (shuǐcǎihuà, watercolor painting) — choose 绘画 for a broader term that encompasses various painting techniques, while 素描 refers specifically to sketching, and 水彩画 is limited to watercolor techniques.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 绘画 with 画, using them interchangeably when they should specify. For example, saying '我喜欢画' (I like painting) when they mean 'I like the art of painting' would be more accurately expressed as '我喜欢绘画'.

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绘画 refers to the broader practice of drawing and painting, while 画 specifically means to draw or a picture itself.

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