哀 (āi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哀 (āi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哀 (āi) means "sorrow". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哀 stroke by stroke?

哀 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 哀 and 君?

哀 (āi) and 君 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 哀?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 哀?

Common words containing 哀 include: 悲哀 (bēi āi) — grieved; sorrowful; 哀求 (āi qiú) — to implore; 哀悼 (āi dào) — to mourn.

How to Write 哀

The character 哀 (āi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

哀 is pronounced āi in Mandarin Chinese. It means sorrow.

Common Words with 哀

悲哀 bēi āi

grieved; sorrowful

哀求 āi qiú

to implore

哀悼 āi dào

to mourn

Example Sentences

这是一个悲哀的故事。

zhè shì yí gè bēi āi de gù shì

This is a sad story.

他哀求老师帮帮他。

tā āi qiú lǎo shī bāng bāng tā

He begged the teacher to help him.

我们在哀悼死者。

wǒ men zài āi dào sǐ zhě

We are mourning the deceased.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哀 (āi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哀

What does 哀 (āi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哀 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哀?

What common words use 哀?

How to Write 哀 (āi)