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

Q: What does 嗳 (āi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嗳 (āi) means "Hey; oh (interjection of surprise or disapproval).". with 13 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嗳 stroke by stroke?

嗳 has 13 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 嗳 and 㕡?

嗳 (āi) and 㕡 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 嗳?

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 嗳?

Common words containing 嗳 include: 嗳 (āi) — Hey; oh (interjection of surprise or disapproval).; 嗳呀 (āi ya) — Oh dear; gosh..

How to Write 嗳

The character 嗳 (āi) is written with 13 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

嗳 is pronounced āi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hey; oh (interjection of surprise or disapproval)..

Common Words with 嗳

嗳 āi

Hey; oh (interjection of surprise or disapproval).

嗳呀 āi ya

Oh dear; gosh.

Example Sentences

嗳，你别走啊！

āi nǐ bié zǒu a

Hey, don't go!

嗳呀，我忘了带钥匙。

āi ya wǒ wàng le dài yào shi

Oh no, I forgot my keys.

嗳，这可怎么办？

āi zhè kě zěn me bàn

Oh, what should I do now?

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

唪 fěng

唫 jìn

Practice Writing 嗳 (āi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗳

What does 嗳 (āi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嗳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嗳 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嗳?

What common words use 嗳?

How to Write 嗳 (āi)