回 Stroke Order — How to Write 回
回 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 囗, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
回 Radical and Character Components
回 is an ideographic compound. Originally, a spiral signifying return.
Radical: 囗 + 3 more strokes
回 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- huí
Meanings of 回 in Chinese
1
huí回
To return or go back to a previous place or state, often implying going back home.
我今天下班后要早点回家。
I need to go home early after work today.
To turn back, to revert, or to look back (e.g., to recall the past, or for weather to warm up again).
天气逐渐回暖，春天快到了
The weather is gradually warming up, and spring is almost here.
To wind, twist, or revolve; to turn back or around in a circular or spiral motion, often referring to something convoluted or circuitous.
这座园林里有一条蜿蜒曲折的回廊。
This garden has a winding and twisting corridor.
To reply, respond, or reject.
他回绝了我们的邀请。
He rejected our invitation.
Measure word indicating an instance or occurrence of an event or matter, often used in phrases like '一回事儿' (the same thing/matter) or '两回事' (two different things/matters).
这可不是一回事儿，你不能混为一谈。
This is not the same thing; you can't lump them together.
Refers to a chapter in a serialized novel or a section in a traditional storytelling performance.
这部章回小说的每一回都引人入胜。
Each chapter of this episodic novel is fascinating.
Refers to the Hui ethnic group in China or Islam (often called 'Huíjiào' in Chinese).
他喜欢品尝回族的美食。
He enjoys tasting the delicious cuisine of the Hui ethnic group.
Common Words and Phrases with 回
1
to pay a return visit; to make a return call
邻居送来了新鲜水果，我打算明天抽空去回拜一下，表达我的谢意。
The neighbor brought fresh fruit, and I plan to take some time tomorrow to pay a return visit to express my gratitude.
2
To repay or return; also, to report back.
我们应该回报那些在困难时帮助过我们的人。
We should repay those who have helped us in times of difficulty.
3
To avoid or evade, often to escape responsibility or a difficult situation; in a legal context, to recuse oneself due to a conflict of interest.
他巧妙地回避了那个棘手的问题，没有给出直接的答案。
He skillfully evaded that tricky question without giving a direct answer.
4
report back (to one's superior)
小厮已按照您的吩咐，将消息带到，特来回禀。
The page has delivered the message as per your instructions and is here to report back.
5
A signal reflected back from a radar target, or the trace it produces on a radar screen.
雷达通过分析从目标反射回来的电磁波（即回波）来确定其位置和速度。
Radar determines the position and speed of a target by analyzing the electromagnetic waves (i.e., echoes) reflected from it.
6
To refute or rebut, expressing disagreement with someone's views or arguments.
当小王听到别人对他的项目计划提出不准确的质疑时，他立刻准备好资料进行回驳
When Xiao Wang heard others raise inaccurate questions about his project plan, he immediately prepared materials to refute them.
7
Stoping, the process of excavating and extracting ore from a mine, including associated support operations.
矿工们正在地下深处进行回采作业，确保矿石能够高效运出
Miners are performing stoping operations deep underground, ensuring the efficient extraction and transportation of the ore.
8
The ileum, the final section of the small intestine connecting the jejunum and cecum.
医生详细解释了回肠在消化系统中的重要作用。
The doctor explained in detail the important role of the ileum in the digestive system.
9
soul-stirring; deeply moving (especially for music, poems, etc.)
那部史诗电影的配乐真是回肠荡气，让人仿佛置身于历史长河之中。
The soundtrack of that epic film was truly profoundly moving, making one feel as if they were immersed in the river of history.
10
To regain moisture after being dried; metaphorically, for something that had disappeared (like a problem or an old habit) to reappear, often with a negative connotation.
雨季时，墙壁容易回潮，摸起来湿漉漉的。
During the rainy season, walls easily become damp again and feel wet to the touch.
11
turn from angry into happy mood
她原本因为误会而对小狗生气，但看到小狗舔她的手时，立刻回嗔作喜，抱起了它。
She was initially angry at the puppy due to a misunderstanding, but when she saw the puppy lick her hand, she immediately turned her frown into a smile and picked it up.
12
13
To stow or backfill a mined-out area with waste material.
为了防止地面塌陷，工作人员用惰性材料回充了废弃的地下空间。
To prevent ground subsidence, workers backfilled the abandoned underground space with inert materials.
More words with 回
- chè撤huí回Withdraw, Revoke
- fǎn返huí回Return, Go back
- shōu收huí回Withdraw, Take back
- wǎn挽huí回recover, retrieve
- bó驳huí回Reject, Dismiss
- chōu抽huí回To withdraw or retrieve.
- guī归huí回return, come back
- jiǎo角huí回Angular gyrus
- lái来huí回Back and forth, Round trip
- lún轮huí回reincarnation, samsara
- qǔ取huí回retrieve, fetch
- xuán旋huí回cycle
- yíng萦huí回Linger, Reverberate
- yū迂huí回detour, roundabout
- zhào召huí回recall, call back
- suō缩huí回To draw back, recoil, or retract.
- liǎng两huí回shì事two entirely different things
- shú赎huí回Redeem, Redemption
- zhāng章huí回tǐ体episodic novel, chapter-based novel
- jǐ给huí回To compensate or pay back.
Idioms with 回
- huí回guāng光fǎn反zhào照temporary revival before collapse
- huí回guāng光fǎn返zhào照final burst of activity before collapse
- huí回móu眸yī一xiào笑glance back and smile charmingly
- huí回tiān天fá乏shù术powerless to reverse a desperate situation
- huí回tiān天wú无lì力powerless to reverse a dire situation
- huí回tiān天zhī之lì力power to reverse a desperate situation
- huí回tóu头shì是àn岸repent and be saved
- huí回wèi味wú无qióng穷endless aftertaste
- huí回xīn心zhuǎn转yì意have a change of heart
- huí回xuán旋yú余dì地room for maneuver
- bǎi百zhé折bù不huí回persevere with unyielding determination
- bān班shī师huí回cháo朝triumphant return of troops to capital
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Open the tool →Questions about 回
What does 回 mean in Chinese?
回 (huí) means “To turn back” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 回?
回 is pronounced huí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 回 have?
回 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 回?
回 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 囗. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 回?
The radical of 回 is 囗, and 回 is an ideographic compound.
