COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咳 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 亥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咳 (hāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sound of sighing
hāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hāi / ké
咳
sound of sighing
Common words
ké sou
咳嗽
to cough
hāi
咳
sound of sighing; (interjection expressing surprise, sorrow, regret, disappointment etc) oh; damn; wow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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咳
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咳
Say “hāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咳
Common words and phrases
ké sou
to cough
hāi
sound of sighing; (interjection expressing surprise, sorrow, regret, disappointment etc) oh; damn; wow
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咳?
咳 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 咳 (hāi) mean?
咳 (hāi) means sound of sighing.
What is the radical of 咳?
The radical of 咳 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.