COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 愧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 鬼 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 愧 (kuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
old variant of 愧[kui4]
kuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kuì
愧
old variant of 愧[kui4]
Common words
bú kuì
不愧
to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be
cán kuì
惭愧
ashamed
xiū kuì
羞愧
ashamed
dāng zhī wú kuì
当之无愧
fully deserving, without any reservations (idiom); entirely worthy (of a title, honor etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 愧
Say “kuì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 愧
Common words and phrases
bú kuì
to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be
cán kuì
ashamed
xiū kuì
ashamed
dāng zhī wú kuì
fully deserving, without any reservations (idiom); entirely worthy (of a title, honor etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“愧”。
Zhège zì shì “kuì”.
This character is “愧”.
我正在学习“愧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kuì” zì.
I am learning the character “愧”.
请写一遍“愧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kuì”.
Please write “愧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 愧?
愧 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 愧 (kuì) mean?
愧 (kuì) means old variant of 愧[kui4].
What is the radical of 愧?
The radical of 愧 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.