COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呆 is built
Traditional etymology note: One with wooden 木 speech 口
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How to Write 呆 (dāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
foolish
dāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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dāi
呆
foolish
Common words
chī dāi
痴呆
imbecility; dementia
fā dāi
发呆
to stare blankly; to be stunned; to be lost in thought
mù dèng kǒu dāi
目瞪口呆
(idiom) dumbstruck; stupefied; stunned
dāi
呆
foolish; stupid; expressionless; blank
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 呆
Say “dāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 呆
Common words and phrases
chī dāi
imbecility; dementia
fā dāi
to stare blankly; to be stunned; to be lost in thought
mù dèng kǒu dāi
(idiom) dumbstruck; stupefied; stunned
dāi
foolish; stupid; expressionless; blank
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呆?
呆 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 呆 (dāi) mean?
呆 (dāi) means foolish.
What is the radical of 呆?
The radical of 呆 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.