COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 哀 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 衣 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 哀 (āi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sorrow; grief; pity
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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
āi
哀
sorrow; grief; pity
Common words
āi qiú
哀求
to entreat; to implore; to plead
bēi āi
悲哀
grieved; sorrowful
xǐ nù āi lè
喜怒哀乐
four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huan1 xi3], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4], sorrow 悲哀[bei1 ai1] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuai4 le4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 哀
Say “āi” 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 哀
Common words and phrases
āi qiú
to entreat; to implore; to plead
bēi āi
grieved; sorrowful
xǐ nù āi lè
four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huan1 xi3], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4], sorrow 悲哀[bei1 ai1] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuai4 le4]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“哀”。
Zhège zì shì “āi”.
This character is “哀”.
我正在学习“哀”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “āi” zì.
I am learning the character “哀”.
请写一遍“哀”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “āi”.
Please write “哀” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 哀?
哀 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 哀 (āi) mean?
哀 (āi) means sorrow; grief; pity.
What is the radical of 哀?
The radical of 哀 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.