COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挥 is built
Traditional etymology note: To direct an army 军 by hand 扌
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How to Write 挥 (huī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wave
huīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huī
挥
to wave
Common words
fā huī
发挥
to display; to exhibit; to bring out implicit or innate qualities; to express (a thought or moral)
zhǐ huī
指挥
to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra)
huī huò
挥霍
to squander money; extravagant; prodigal; free and easy
huī wǔ
挥舞
to brandish; to wave sth
huī
挥
to wave; to brandish; to command; to conduct
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挥
挥
挥
挥
挥
挥
挥
挥
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挥
Say “huī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 挥
Common words and phrases
fā huī
to display; to exhibit; to bring out implicit or innate qualities; to express (a thought or moral)
zhǐ huī
to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra)
huī huò
to squander money; extravagant; prodigal; free and easy
huī wǔ
to brandish; to wave sth
huī
to wave; to brandish; to command; to conduct
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“挥”。
Zhège zì shì “huī”.
This character is “挥”.
我正在学习“挥”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “huī” zì.
I am learning the character “挥”.
请写一遍“挥”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “huī”.
Please write “挥” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挥?
挥 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挥 (huī) mean?
挥 (huī) means to wave.
What is the radical of 挥?
The radical of 挥 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.