COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 孩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 子 (child) suggests the meaning, while 亥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 孩 (hái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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háiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hái
孩
child
Common words
hái zi
孩子
child
nán hái ér
男孩儿
erhua variant of 男孩[nan2 hai2]
nǚ hái ér
女孩儿
erhua variant of 女孩[nu:3 hai2]
xiǎo hái ér
小孩儿
erhua variant of 小孩[xiao3 hai2]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
孩
孩
孩
孩
孩
孩
孩
孩
LEARNING TIP
Remember 孩
Say “hái” 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 孩
Common words and phrases
hái zi
child
nán hái ér
erhua variant of 男孩[nan2 hai2]
nǚ hái ér
erhua variant of 女孩[nu:3 hai2]
xiǎo hái ér
erhua variant of 小孩[xiao3 hai2]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 孩?
孩 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 孩 (hái) mean?
孩 (hái) means child.
What is the radical of 孩?
The radical of 孩 is 子, associated with child.