COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 海 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 每 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 海 (hǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ocean
hǎiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
hǎi
海
ocean
Common words
hǎi yáng
海洋
ocean
hǎi guān
海关
customs (i.e. border crossing inspection)
hǎi wài
海外
overseas; abroad
hǎi xiān
海鲜
seafood
hǎi àn
海岸
coastal; seacoast
hǎi bá
海拔
height above sea level; elevation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
海
海
海
海
海
海
海
海
LEARNING TIP
Remember 海
Say “hǎi” 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 海
Common words and phrases
hǎi yáng
ocean
hǎi guān
customs (i.e. border crossing inspection)
hǎi wài
overseas; abroad
hǎi xiān
seafood
hǎi àn
coastal; seacoast
hǎi bá
height above sea level; elevation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“海”。
Zhège zì shì “hǎi”.
This character is “海”.
我正在学习“海”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “海”.
请写一遍“海”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hǎi”.
Please write “海” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 海?
海 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 海 (hǎi) mean?
海 (hǎi) means ocean.
What is the radical of 海?
The radical of 海 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.