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

Q: What does 哎 (āi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哎 (āi) means "hey; oh". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哎 stroke by stroke?

哎 has 8 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 哎 and 吁?

哎 (āi) and 吁 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 哎?

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 哎?

Common words containing 哎 include: 哎呀 (āi yā) — oh my; oops; 哎哟 (āi yō) — ouch; oh; 哎 (āi) — hey; oh.

How to Write 哎

The character 哎 (āi) is written with 8 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

哎 is pronounced āi in Mandarin Chinese. It means hey; oh.

Common Words with 哎

哎呀 āi yā

oh my; oops

哎哟 āi yō

ouch; oh

哎 āi

hey; oh

Example Sentences

哎呀，我忘了！

āi yā wǒ wàng le

Oh no, I forgot!

哎哟，好疼啊！

āi yō hǎo téng a

Ouch, it hurts!

哎，你等一下。

āi nǐ děng yí xià

Hey, wait a moment.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 哎 (āi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哎

What does 哎 (āi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哎 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哎?

What common words use 哎?

How to Write 哎 (āi)