COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 坏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 不 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 坏 (huài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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huàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huài
坏
bad
Common words
huài chù
坏处
harm; troubles
pò huài
破坏
destruction; damage; to wreck; to break
sǔn huài
损坏
to damage; to injure
bài huài
败坏
to ruin; to corrupt; to undermine
huǐ huài
毁坏
to damage; to devastate; to vandalize; damage
shí hǎo shí huài
时好时坏
sometimes good, sometimes bad
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
坏
坏
坏
坏
坏
坏
坏
坏
LEARNING TIP
Remember 坏
Say “huài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 坏
Common words and phrases
huài chù
harm; troubles
pò huài
destruction; damage; to wreck; to break
sǔn huài
to damage; to injure
bài huài
to ruin; to corrupt; to undermine
huǐ huài
to damage; to devastate; to vandalize; damage
shí hǎo shí huài
sometimes good, sometimes bad
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 坏?
坏 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 坏 (huài) mean?
坏 (huài) means bad.
What is the radical of 坏?
The radical of 坏 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.