COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 害 is built
害 can be remembered by breaking it into 宀 + 丰 + 口. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 害 (hài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to do harm to
hàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hài
害
to do harm to
Common words
hài pà
害怕
to be afraid; to be scared
hài xiū
害羞
shy; embarrassed; bashful
lì hài
厉害
(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding; (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough; (of an animal) fierce; (of a resemblance) striking
shāng hài
伤害
to injure; to harm
sǔn hài
损害
harm; to damage; to impair
wēi hài
危害
to harm; to jeopardize; to endanger; harmful effect; damage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 害
Say “hài” 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 害
Common words and phrases
hài pà
to be afraid; to be scared
hài xiū
shy; embarrassed; bashful
lì hài
(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding; (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough; (of an animal) fierce; (of a resemblance) striking
shāng hài
to injure; to harm
sǔn hài
harm; to damage; to impair
wēi hài
to harm; to jeopardize; to endanger; harmful effect; damage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“害”。
Zhège zì shì “hài”.
This character is “害”.
我正在学习“害”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hài” zì.
I am learning the character “害”.
请写一遍“害”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hài”.
Please write “害” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 害?
害 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 害 (hài) mean?
害 (hài) means to do harm to.
What is the radical of 害?
The radical of 害 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.