How to Write 哀 (āi) — Chinese Stroke Order

Meaning: Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[Li2], sorrow, grief · 9 strokes · HSK 7–9

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Step-by-step stroke order for 哀

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Character facts

Character哀
Pinyināi
Strokes9
HSK levelHSK 7–9
UnicodeU+54C0

English meanings

Words with 哀

WordPinyinMeaning
悲哀bēi āigrieved; sorrowful
哀求āi qiúto entreat; to implore
哀悼āi dàoto grieve over sb's death; to lament sb's death
哀伤āi shānggrief; distress
哀怨āi yuàngrief; resentment
哀叹āi tànto sigh; to lament
哀思āi sīgrief-stricken thoughts; mourning
默哀mò āito observe a moment of silence in tribute
哀叫āi jiào

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