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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
9Strokes
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.
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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 会 represents the sound. Simplified form of 繪.
1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
2The sound half会 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaysilk
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 绘?
Decomposition of 绘
IDS Structure⿰纟会
绘Full Character
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纟si1
left
会hui4
right
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Which of these is a component of 绘?
How to say to draw in Chinese
“to draw” in Chinese is绘huì
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.
When to use 绘
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).
绘 or something close to it
绘 (huì) vs 画 (huà) — use 绘 for more formal or artistic contexts, while 画 is more general for drawing or painting.
What learners get wrong
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.
