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

Q: What does 埃 (āi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埃 (āi) means "dust; Angstrom". with 10 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埃 stroke by stroke?

埃 has 10 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埃 and 坡?

埃 (āi) and 坡 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 埃?

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

Q: What common words use 埃?

Common words containing 埃 include: 埃及 (āi jí) — Egypt; 尘埃 (chén āi) — Dust; airborne particles; 埃米 (āi mǐ) — Angstrom (unit of length).

How to Write 埃

The character 埃 (āi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

埃 is pronounced āi in Mandarin Chinese. It means dust; Angstrom.

Common Words with 埃

埃及 āi jí

Egypt

尘埃 chén āi

Dust; airborne particles

埃米 āi mǐ

Angstrom (unit of length)

Example Sentences

埃及是一个古国。

āi jí shì yí gè gǔ guó

Egypt is an ancient country.

阳光下有尘埃。

yáng guāng xià yǒu chén āi

There is dust in the sunlight.

埃米是长度单位。

āi mǐ shì cháng dù dān wèi

Angstrom is a unit of length.

Similar Characters

坡 pō

坤 kūn

坦 tǎn

Practice Writing 埃 (āi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埃

What does 埃 (āi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埃 and 坡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埃?

What common words use 埃?

How to Write 埃 (āi)