COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怀 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 不 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怀 (huái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bosom
huáiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
huái
怀
bosom
Common words
huái yí
怀疑
to doubt (sth); to be skeptical of; to have one's doubts; to harbor suspicions; to suspect that
guān huái
关怀
care; solicitude; to show care for; concerned about
huái niàn
怀念
to cherish the memory of; to think of; to reminisce
huái yùn
怀孕
pregnant; to have conceived; gestation; pregnancy
huái bào
怀抱
to hug; to cherish; within the bosom (of the family); to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc)
huái jiù
怀旧
to feel nostalgic; nostalgia
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怀
Say “huái” 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 怀
Common words and phrases
huái yí
to doubt (sth); to be skeptical of; to have one's doubts; to harbor suspicions; to suspect that
guān huái
care; solicitude; to show care for; concerned about
huái niàn
to cherish the memory of; to think of; to reminisce
huái yùn
pregnant; to have conceived; gestation; pregnancy
huái bào
to hug; to cherish; within the bosom (of the family); to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc)
huái jiù
to feel nostalgic; nostalgia
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“怀”。
Zhège zì shì “huái”.
This character is “怀”.
我正在学习“怀”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “huái” zì.
I am learning the character “怀”.
请写一遍“怀”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “huái”.
Please write “怀” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怀?
怀 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 怀 (huái) mean?
怀 (huái) means bosom.
What is the radical of 怀?
The radical of 怀 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.