惠
favor; benefit; kindness; (honorific prefix)
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
favor; kindness; benefit
Refers to a good deed or advantage bestowed upon someone, or received.
He has always remembered your kindness.
This is just a small favor, don't mention it.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
He bestows favors upon others but never asks for anything in return.
This policy brings endless benefits to the citizens.
One must know how to be grateful and not forget the favors others have done for you.
verb
to give benefits; to bestow favor
formalOften used in formal contexts to describe mutual or equal exchange of benefits.
The two countries signed a trade agreement based on equality and mutual benefit.
The government introduced new policies to benefit low-income families.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The company's dividend plan benefits all employees.
The promotion of this technology will benefit the entire industry.
Merchants often launch preferential activities during festivals.
prefix
(honorific) your gracious; your kind
honorificA polite prefix used to show respect for the other party's actions towards oneself, often found in formal or literary expressions.
Welcome to our store.
We respectfully request your patronage.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Please kindly keep your opinion for our records.
Thank you for kindly permitting us to use this photo.
Having received your gracious teaching, I have benefited greatly.
noun
(Huì) a surname
A relatively uncommon Chinese surname.
This is Mr. Hui.
Ms. Hui is our company's project manager.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The surname Hui is an ancient one.
May I ask your surname? — My surname is Hui.
In history, there was a famous general named Hui Shi.
adjective
(archaic) wise; intelligent
archaicThis meaning is archaic and not commonly used in modern Chinese, but can be seen in classical texts where '惠' is a loan for '慧' (wisdom).
This child is very intelligent and can be taught.
The Analects of Confucius contains the saying 'The gentleman is wise without being wasteful'.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The ancients used '惠' interchangeably with '慧' to denote intelligence.
His words are wise and eloquent.
In classical texts, '秀外惠中' describes someone with a beautiful appearance and a wise mind.