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How to Write 碍 (ài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to hinder

àiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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ài

to hinder

Common words

fáng ài

妨碍

to hinder; to obstruct

zhàng ài

障碍

barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment

zǔ ài

阻碍

to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction

ài shì

碍事

to be in the way; to be a hindrance; (usu. in the negative) to be of consequence; to matter

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 碍 is built

Traditional etymology note: 石 (stone) suggests the meaning, while 㝵 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 碍

Say “ài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 碍

Common words and phrases

妨碍

fáng ài

to hinder; to obstruct

障碍

zhàng ài

barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment

阻碍

zǔ ài

to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction

碍事

ài shì

to be in the way; to be a hindrance; (usu. in the negative) to be of consequence; to matter

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“碍”。

Zhège zì shì “ài”.

This character is “碍”.

我正在学习“碍”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ài” zì.

I am learning the character “碍”.

请写一遍“碍”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ài”.

Please write “碍” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 碍?

碍 is written with 13 strokes.

What does 碍 (ài) mean?

碍 (ài) means to hinder.

What is the radical of 碍?

The radical of 碍 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.