COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 恨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 艮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 恨 (hèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hate
hènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hèn
恨
to hate
Common words
chóu hèn
仇恨
to hate; hatred; enmity; hostility
huǐ hèn
悔恨
remorse; repentance
yuàn hèn
怨恨
to resent; to harbor a grudge against; to loathe; resentment
hèn bù dé
恨不得
wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth
hèn
恨
to hate; to regret
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
恨
恨
恨
恨
恨
恨
恨
恨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 恨
Say “hèn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
chóu hèn
to hate; hatred; enmity; hostility
huǐ hèn
remorse; repentance
yuàn hèn
to resent; to harbor a grudge against; to loathe; resentment
hèn bù dé
wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth
hèn
to hate; to regret
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“恨”。
Zhège zì shì “hèn”.
This character is “恨”.
我正在学习“恨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hèn” zì.
I am learning the character “恨”.
请写一遍“恨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hèn”.
Please write “恨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 恨?
恨 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 恨 (hèn) mean?
恨 (hèn) means to hate.
What is the radical of 恨?
The radical of 恨 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.