COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 毁 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man using a tool 殳 to strike 工 a clay vessel 臼
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How to Write 毁 (huǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to destroy; to ruin
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huǐ
毁
to destroy; to ruin
Common words
cuī huǐ
摧毁
to destroy; to wreck
huǐ huài
毁坏
to damage; to devastate; to vandalize; damage
huǐ miè
毁灭
to perish; to ruin; to destroy
shāo huǐ
烧毁
to destroy (or be destroyed) by fire
xiāo huǐ
销毁
to destroy (by melting or burning); to obliterate
huǐ
毁
to destroy; to ruin; to defame; to slander
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
毁
毁
毁
毁
毁
毁
毁
毁
LEARNING TIP
Remember 毁
Say “huǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 毁
Common words and phrases
cuī huǐ
to destroy; to wreck
huǐ huài
to damage; to devastate; to vandalize; damage
huǐ miè
to perish; to ruin; to destroy
shāo huǐ
to destroy (or be destroyed) by fire
xiāo huǐ
to destroy (by melting or burning); to obliterate
huǐ
to destroy; to ruin; to defame; to slander
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 毁?
毁 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 毁 (huǐ) mean?
毁 (huǐ) means to destroy; to ruin.
What is the radical of 毁?
The radical of 毁 is 殳, associated with Not yet classified.