COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 艾 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 乂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 艾 (ài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Chinese mugwort or wormwood
àiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ài
艾
Chinese mugwort or wormwood
Common words
ài zī bìng
艾滋病
AIDS (loanword)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 艾
Say “ài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
ài zī bìng
AIDS (loanword)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 艾?
艾 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 艾 (ài) mean?
艾 (ài) means Chinese mugwort or wormwood.
What is the radical of 艾?
The radical of 艾 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.