COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 回 is built
Traditional etymology note: Originally, a spiral signifying return
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How to Write 回 (huí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to circle
huíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huí
回
to circle
Common words
huí lái
回来
to return; to come back
huí qù
回去
to return; to go back
huí dá
回答
to reply; to answer; reply; answer
huí fù
回复
to reply; to recover; to return (to a previous condition); Re: in reply to (email)
huí xìn
回信
to reply; to write back; letter written in reply
huí yì
回忆
to recall; memories
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 回
Say “huí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 回
Common words and phrases
huí lái
to return; to come back
huí qù
to return; to go back
huí dá
to reply; to answer; reply; answer
huí fù
to reply; to recover; to return (to a previous condition); Re: in reply to (email)
huí xìn
to reply; to write back; letter written in reply
huí yì
to recall; memories
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 回?
回 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 回 (huí) mean?
回 (huí) means to circle.
What is the radical of 回?
The radical of 回 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.