COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 爱 is built
Traditional etymology note: To bring a friend 友 into one's house 冖
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How to Write 爱 (ài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
love
àiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ài
爱
love
Common words
ài hào
爱好
to like; to be fond of; to take pleasure in; to be keen on; interest; hobby
ài rén
爱人
spouse (PRC); lover (non-PRC)
kě ài
可爱
adorable; cute; lovely
xǐ ài
喜爱
to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite
ài qíng
爱情
romance; love (romantic)
ài xīn
爱心
compassion; kindness; care for others; love
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
爱
爱
爱
爱
爱
爱
爱
爱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 爱
Say “ài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 爱
Common words and phrases
ài hào
to like; to be fond of; to take pleasure in; to be keen on; interest; hobby
ài rén
spouse (PRC); lover (non-PRC)
kě ài
adorable; cute; lovely
xǐ ài
to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite
ài qíng
romance; love (romantic)
ài xīn
compassion; kindness; care for others; love
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“爱”。
Zhège zì shì “ài”.
This character is “爱”.
我正在学习“爱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ài” zì.
I am learning the character “爱”.
请写一遍“爱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ài”.
Please write “爱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 爱?
爱 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 爱 (ài) mean?
爱 (ài) means love.
What is the radical of 爱?
The radical of 爱 is 爫, associated with claw.